Mr. Paul McGowan:

Many questions were asked and I will work through them. Ms Mannion and Mr. Blaney will also contribute. I will work backwards to refresh my memory. I cannot answer the Deputy's last question. That is a matter for the Deputies.

In terms of the way the assessed charge will be done, if it is to be based on occupancy we must have knowledge of the occupancy of the various households. We expect that will be done through a self-declaration, which Irish Water would perform. Essentially, a self-declaration of the number of people in the house, and the number of children, is the basis on which the assessed charge would be determined.

As to when people will know the charge, we will be putting out the substantive consultation regarding the various water charges in July. We had hoped it would be June but it will be July, and the decision will be made in September. People will have a strong indication of the charges in July, and they will know for sure in September.

On the reason the Commission for Energy Regulation, CER, is not involved in the health aspect, that is not our area of expertise. Those in the Department of Health, I believe through the Health Service Executive, are the people who have the expertise regarding this area. We do not have it, nor do we have the legislative remit. That is the reason it would be appropriate that Irish Water is advised of the relevant medical conditions.