Mr. Se?n Laffey:

Ultimately, a case-by-case basis approach will be taken. The vast majority of the cases we deal with will fall into a couple of categories and that is it, and they are very well covered by the connection policy. We do get cases from time to time that do not fit any particular category and we have to take a view on them. The policy states where an existing wastewater or water connection is altered or upgraded, the connection fee shall apply, and that is the view we are taking at present. If the policy stated that for seven bedsits, seven apartments and now seven connections there would be no additional charge, we would be fine with that. It is not about a revenue stream for Irish Water. It has to have a certain kind of logic and natural justice to it as well.