James Bannon (Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 22:

In page 15, subsection (1), line 15, after "purposes of" to insert "discharging". This is another technical amendment. Perhaps the Minister of State will see fit to accept it. I am fearful of the imposition of water charges and I am not too happy with the Minister's response on this issue. He should give us a clearer statement about the reintroduction of water charges. There is genuine fear among the general public that this will happen. Memos have been circulated to various local authorities on this issue. Perhaps the Minister will give a clear indication that there will be no reintroduction of water charges.