Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent) | Oireachtas source

It also refers to the maximum charge that Irish Water may charge for that service in respect of the dwelling is an amount that is 50% less than the amount that would be charged if that dwelling has only one supply. The argument I am making is that where the water supplied is unfit for human consumption, people should not be charged at all. As already stated, commercial users will only receive a 20% discount.

I am asking for three things. First, there should be absolute clarity with regard to when boil water notices are going to be lifted. Second, pending the lifting of those notices, anyone who is affected should not receive a bill of any sort from Irish Water. The latter is the only way to incentivise the company in the context of prioritising this issue. Third, where it is feasible to put in place a temporary treatment plant - as would be the case with regard to the north-east Roscommon regional scheme - then this should be done. Such a plant has been already put in place in respect of the Roscommon regional water supply and, therefore, a precedent has been set. However, Irish Water is afraid to go down this road in case demands might be placed on it in other parts of the country.

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