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Leaders' Questions (18 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: I am not in any way commenting on the speculation one always will have regarding issues that arise in politics in the normal course of events. However, I want Deputy Martin to understand that the actions of the Governments of which he was a member have left the Government with this unprecedented mess. The present Administration has the courage to sort it out and is not so doing by...

Leaders' Questions (18 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: It is transferring responsibility in this area to consumers, who will have a choice. Moreover, the Government has built in protections in all things to date for consumers. It intends to change the entire transmission system of the way in which water, which is a precious resource, is dispensed nationwide. Deputy Martin is aware of the impact, economically, personally and socially, of what...

Leaders' Questions (18 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: That is not the case nor is it the intention of this Government.

Leaders' Questions (18 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Martin quoted the Tánaiste and Deputy Tuffy. He could have used a quote from Éamon de Valera who promised to drain the Shannon many years ago.

Leaders' Questions (18 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: A lot of water has flowed under the bridge since then. Perhaps Deputy Martin might enlighten the Dáil at some stage with regard to what he actually said himself on the night during which the Government of which he was a member-----

Leaders' Questions (18 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: -----lumped €70 billion in debt onto the backs of taxpayers on foot of the debacle in the former Anglo Irish Bank.

Leaders' Questions (18 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: Perhaps the Deputy might comment on the matter to which I refer at some point. The position is that the Government made a decision yesterday in respect of-----

Leaders' Questions (18 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: -----allocating responsibility for the establishment of Irish Water to Bord Gáis Éireann. The Government also made a decision that there would be no up-front charge and that charges would not be imposed until 2014. The Government will also make the decision regarding the free allowance consumers will receive in respect of water. However, in accordance with tradition, the regulator will...

Leaders' Questions (18 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: I met the various regulators last summer and informed them that the primary interest of the Government lies is-----

Leaders' Questions (18 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: -----in the protection of consumers and the creation of jobs.

Leaders' Questions (18 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: All regulators must bear in mind the various sensitivities and consequences involved when they make decisions. On a previous occasion the House had discussions and made recommendations in respect of situations where an increase in the price of oil would lead to a corresponding increase in the cost of electricity.

Leaders' Questions (18 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: The various regulators must bear their responsibilities in mind.

Leaders' Questions (18 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: There will be a two-year gap before all of these details will be worked out. There has been speculation across a broad spectrum-----

Leaders' Questions (18 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: The decisions made were that, first, Irish Water would be set up by Bord Gáis Éireann and-----

Leaders' Questions (18 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: -----second, there would be no upfront charge for anybody.

Leaders' Questions (18 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: Third, there would be no charge until 2014.

Leaders' Questions (18 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: Fourth, there will be 2,000 jobs created, and fifth, there will be a transformation in the delivery of Irish water, and there will be no increase in income taxes or taxes on employment, which was a decision made by the Government. All consumers understand that this precious commodity is not free and when this system is in place, the Government will decide the free allocation per person,...

Leaders' Questions (18 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: -----and that charge will be determined by the regulator. One does not go to bed at night and leave on all the electrical appliances in the house because people know electricity must be paid for.

Leaders' Questions (18 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: We cannot have a position where taps could be left running endlessly.

Leaders' Questions (18 Apr 2012)

Enda Kenny: In many cases where meters apply-----