Mr. Thomas Carney:

It was passed on to us that it had increased to €3,000. For sure there is a cost of at least €1,350 which was what we were told in the letter to each house. That is what convinced everybody to go for the water scheme. Now this has increased to €3,000 because of costs such as staff time and everything else that goes with it. We know for sure it will cost at least €1,350 but we hear it will be €3,000. We do not have this in writing so it might be hearsay but how much we have to pay should be clarified. If the charge is raised very high people on pensions will not be able to pay it as they do not have the money. The cost of living for the average family anywhere in Ireland has gone through the roof.