Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

We have no difficulty with publishing the documentation that will be approved by Government in advance of any election. I know that the local elections are Deputy Cowen's primary concern, rather than the level of water charges. However, I would urge everyone to be patient. A lot of consultation is going on at the moment with regard to this matter. When I say "shortly", I mean that in the next couple of weeks the Government's submission to CER will be ready.

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