Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I have a number of questions. Have the costs of superannuation been quantified? Clearly, those who will be employees of Irish Water must have their pensions covered.

I presume one of the reasons for tabling these amendments is to correct an omission made in drafting the Bill in respect of the Local Government Management Agency. If people employed by the local authorities are seconded to Irish Water, where does the pension liability lie?

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