Kate O'Connell (Dublin Bay South, Fine Gael)
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The witnesses have not considered the impact of fines. The water bill is projected to be €13 billion over ten years. In the context of the recommendation in the expert group's report that there be a charge for excessive usage, has the Department considered the possibility that it might have to give money back to people who use less than the water allowance? Has consideration been given to the possibility of a monetary reward for water conservation? Perhaps people might get a cheque if they have barrels to collect rainwater or if they invest in their homes. Have the witnesses considered the impact of that?

I want to get the figures clear in my head. There is a €5.5 billion investment out to 2021 and the €13 billion figure is for ten years. Is that correct?