Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

In respect of the first question, I am glad to note that the Minister confirmed that Irish Water would be included under the Freedom of Information Acts. The Deputy will be aware that Report Stage of the Freedom of Information Bill 2013 is awaited. The question is whether one includes the company under that Bill or under the original Act. I have spoken to the Minister about this and it might be more amenable to do the latter but he will make his choice on that and deal with it quickly. Irish Water will, therefore, be included under the Freedom of Information Acts. The Minister is responsible for that and I will convey the Deputy's thoughts to him about EirGrid.

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