Pat Carey (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)

I agree with Deputy McManus that it would be interesting, and probably essential, for us to find a way, but she mentioned that some of the utilities - it is entirely possible, if we go down the road of installing water meters in every household unit in the State - would provide a way of finding out how many are occupied. The ESB, gas companies and the like could provide data. However, at this stage, while it may well be desirable, it will not be feasible to put in such a question,-----

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