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Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: Before I begin, I wish to inform the House that I will table an amendment to section 2 of this Bill on Report Stage. I previously indicated that the amendment would be introduced in the Seanad so I wanted to update Members on this change. The amendment was discussed in detail in this House in the course of debates on the Bill and I believe it will be welcomed. This section is important...

Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: I wish to reply because some questions were raised. I wish to correct something. I inadvertently referred to the Data Protection Commissioner's website instead of Irish Water's website. The protocol that I am making available is on Irish Water's website. Deputy Murphy asked about the discussions in respect of the Department of Social Protection but these preceded my tenure and I know...

Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: I move amendment No. 41:In page 12, to delete lines 21 to 23 and substitute the following: “ “21. The entire network (within the meaning of section 2(1) of the Water Services Act 2007) used for the provision of water services (within the meaning of that subsection) by Irish Water or a person who holds a water services licence under section 79 of the Water Services Act 2007 or...

Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: My answer to the question on BDOs is "no" because this is a public infrastructure and, therefore, they are all exempt. I will return to other questions. This is a pretty simple process. It is about a pass-through cost that we are putting into the Bill. Prior to the establishment of Irish Water, the relevant local authorities were responsible for the operation of water services, as we all...

Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: They are comparative figures. The report is available to Deputies who wish to look at it.

Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: Irish Water did.

Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: They will be exempt.

Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: I outlined the position on loans last night with €150 million to be transferred. Group water schemes, which are the backbone of rural Ireland and which many Members are vocal about, will be exempt from rates. This is critically important because the people running them have worked for decades to provide an adequate water infrastructure for their localities. Local authorities...

Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: The company paid €198,000 in County Mayo and €760,000 in my own county.

Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: We are exempting these from rates through the legislation. This is a pass through cost which supports Irish Water in what it is doing. It is the right thing to do. The company will be exempt from rates. It is a case of one side of the Exchequer paying another side.

Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: A number of Members expressed concern about the cost base and the market corporation test but this is a helpful component. Another Member asked about PwC. I have to accept the assumptions the company used and the work that was done. There has been a great deal of commentary about the CER. It is not up to me or anyone else to second guess the regulator, which is an independent authority...

Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (17 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: It is a pass through cost.

Water Services Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: I move amendment No. 3:In page 4, to delete lines 2 to 18 and substitute the following:“2.(1) A Bill providing or allowing for the alienation of any share or shares in Irish Water to a person other than a Minister of the Government shall not be initiated by or on behalf of a Minister of the Government in either House of the Oireachtas unless—(a) a Resolution of each such House...

Water Services Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: No.

Water Services Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: I have only been here for the past three and a half years.

Water Services Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: No, I acknowledged the other night that I would be tabling this amendment.

Water Services Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: Deputy Donnelly can take that.

Water Services Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: That is rubbish.

Water Services Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: That is debatable.

Water Services Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (17 Dec 2014)

Alan Kelly: I do not trust the Deputy.