Ms Cathy Mannion:

We are working on estimates provided by the Department. We have to make sure we review Irish Water's costs and come out with a reasonable figure for total revenue for the two and a half years in question. Therefore, we have to come up with a way of funding those costs. It will be partly covered through business tariffs, partly covered through domestic tariffs and partly covered through Government subvention. An assurance with regard to each of those elements will have to be received before the tariffs become operational in October. I am confident that we will receive the assurances in question.