Ulick Burke (Galway East, Fine Gael)

It is fine to talk about the interim period but the Minister should clarify whether the Department will fund the cost of water provision thereafter. The circular states the local authorities will be identifying the relevant schools with excessive consumption. Has there been consultation with the local authorities in this regard? Most Members realise local authorities do not have the personnel or resources even to identify much more serious difficulties that arise in delivering their services.

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