Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)

When the details are made available they will be made public and the Government will consider all aspects of the report. I did some research on other countries and many do not provide a free allowance. It is clear that within each home that will pay for the service, there will be an opportunity to reduce water consumption and the consequent bill. All of those issues must be dealt with and a decision has not yet been made. When a Government decision is made, there will be a discussion in the Dáil.

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