John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I wish to return to a point made by Deputy Fleming about Irish Water. With the break-up of the local government fund, 26% of that fund went to Irish Water in 2014. The fund included receipts from the local property tax. Mr. John McCarthy indicated in response to Deputy Deasy's question that 80% the local property tax will go directly to local authorities, with the remaining 20% being used as an equalisation fund. This means the local government fund will mainly comprise motor tax revenues of €1.2 billion. Is it envisaged that the money for Irish Water will come from that fund? The fund was larger in 2014 but now it will depend on motor taxes.