Mr. Feargal Ó Coigligh:

The important point is that there will then be a company and a board with a sole focus, namely, a commitment to the provision of top-quality water services to the public. That will be important not just to the economic well-being but to the health of our individual citizens as well. I refer to having a single company as the water utility that everyone will know and respect and, I suppose, grow to love. We have good examples of companies like that, such as the ESB, which is a well-regarded company providing electricity services throughout the country. The ESB also developed over the years, and that is the type of utility we want to develop as well. Having a single identity, board, chair and CEO would help in that regard and bring about a strong, forward-looking company with great opportunities for staff. It is an exciting proposition. This proposed legislation would give the company the freedom to evolve in that way.