Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I cannot say that. I believe that Irish Water has said that but I personally have not seen anything about that matter but that is what the firm is on record as saying. I understand, subject to correction, that there will be three regional contractors of the eight different regions followed by the subcontracting. The start date for metering will be announced shortly. It is imminent. When the companies are appointed I presume they will start the work straightaway. I would expect it to start-----

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