Barry Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Many issues surround the proposal that is the construct and funding model of Irish Water which is before EUROSTAT at present. Its approval, or otherwise, will generate Irish Water's direction, duty and obligation to the public and also determine the suitability of proposals by the Government on the possibility of it putting its hands into the pay packets of many throughout the country on foot of non-payment. Could the Minister provide an update and a timeline on the proposal before EUROSTAT and indicate when we can expect a response and seek resolutions thereafter?

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