John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)

The Deputy can be assured that this is a major programme which will provide a further economic stimulus. Obviously, it is not just about water conservation. It will also provide local authorities with an extra revenue base and provide a very important economic stimulus and create jobs. From every perspective this is a win-win. It is important to remember that this is to be done in a fair and progressive way. There will be a free allocation with users paying above that allocation. When people see the programme we plan to roll out, most fair minded people will agree it makes sense.

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