Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 9 July 2013

Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht: Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government

Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 25 - Environment, Community and Local Government (Revised)

2:40 pm

Photo of Brian StanleyBrian Stanley (Laois-Offaly, Sinn Fein)
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If capital investment is €600 million, a sum of €1.5 billion will be needed annually based on the Minister of State's reply. With €200 million being collected in commercial rates, that leaves €1.3 billion. If it is assumed the water charge will be €300 per household, the subsidy from the State will be €800 million when Uisce Éireann is established.