Michael McNamara (Clare, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State and I reiterate that the provision highlighted is of some comfort. My concern is not what will happen under this Government but the legislative provision to ensure a local point of contact responsible for receiving questions and providing answers. It cannot be something that ceases with this Government; it must be an imposition on Irish Water into the future. Can the Minister of State point to a provision in statute that guarantees this into the future? I am comforted by what the Minister of State proposes and I accept it will happen but I am less confident of what will happen in the future. Members are here to provide law that pertains to the provision of water services into the future. I would like to see it guaranteed. Will the Minister of State introduce an amendment on Report Stage if there is no such provision?

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