Cathy Bennett (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

That is very good for the developer. As far as I can see, the developer is on to a win-win. He will charge the extra to the person who is buying the house.

Connection fees for stand-alone houses are astronomical. The prices being charged are horrendous for young people building houses. I have heard quotes of up to €20,000 to get a connection with Uisce Éireann.