Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Therefore, it is necessary in the interests of property owners and in order that the allocation to households can be determined. Where children are involved there will be engagement with the Department of Social Protection in respect of information as to the numbers of children in any household where an allowance is given.

Deputy Murphy will also be aware that arrangements are being made for an extra €100, as announced by the Minister for Social Protection, for those who receive the household benefit package. Particular arrangements will be made for people where there are children or adults who have particular medical conditions that might require the use of extensive amounts of water. In such cases they will be capped. All of that, I expect, can be clarified and dealt with in detail once the regulator makes the announcement in the next week to ten days.

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