Eoghan Kenny (Cork North-Central, Labour)

I thank Mr. Laffey for that.

An Teachta Bennett asked about hard water supply. I was born and bred in Mallow. I live in a house where we have gone through about 30 or 40 kettles since I was born. We have gone through about 30 washing machines. We are going through shower heads like they are going out of fashion. I understand, because I drink from the tap, that hard water is not going to have an effect on my health, but has Uisce Éireann ever communicated to the Department that we need a grant for water softeners for hard water supplies within the country? Has Uisce Éireann ever communicated that to the Department based on the number of complaints it is receiving?