Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I would like to say, in particular for the benefit of people who may be listening to this debate, that my Department will put in all of the required resources to ensure the successful delivery of the water conservation grant of €100. I accept what the Deputy said that many people are concerned about this. They are concerned about having proper clean water in this country for themselves, for industry, for commercial and industrial development and for tourism, which will create the jobs of the future for our young people.

The Minister, Deputy Kelly, has produced a revised payment structure, which is now very affordable. The water conservation grant is to give people and households an assistance of €100. In regard to the Deputy's detailed question on the water services Bill, that legislation is due to be published shortly, at which point the details of the legislation will published. I am sure there will be a very full and detailed debate-----

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