Mr. Jerry Grant:

I should have pointed out that as part of our proposed structure, there would be a permanent water liaison office with every local authority. We agree that it is critical that we have a channel of communications around planning issues and concerns and the issues around growth, housing and so on. That would also ensure co-operation on environmental matters, fire-flows and all the things common to Irish Water and the local authorities. Ultimately, the organisation of the utility workflow requires an organisation that is as lean and efficient as it can be because it now costs taxpayers an additional €70 million which we believe we could get rid of it in a short number of years.