Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The answer to that question is "Yes". If the Deputy were to ask a question here, raise a Topical Issue or private notice question, the Minister would have to answer it. It is a public utility and there is nothing to be hidden, except where there are commercial sensitivities. I do not mean this as a cliché covering a range of circumstances. Until Irish Water becomes a fully operating semi-State entity, rather than a brand new organisation in the set-up state, I will be the first to say there could be confusion, as there certainly was. Confusion leads to uncertainty and uncertainty leads to suspicion. The set-up costs were given in great detail over several hours during the proceedings of the committee which the Deputy attended. The answer to her question is "Yes". The Minister, Deputy Phil Hogan, or the Minister of State, Deputy Fergus O'Dowd, will answer questions in the House for all Deputies on Irish Water. I trust the answers to their requests will be full and comprehensive.

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