David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

There is a logic to that. In 2013, Irish Water paid the rates. From 2014 to date, it was paid by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in the form of compensation to each local authority. That is why I am seeking clarity. My understanding is that there was a change in the legislation through the Water Services Act 2017, one that means Irish Water will pay the rates from next year onwards. I wanted to clarify whether my understanding was right.