James Bannon (Fine Gael)

Why is the Minister of State imposing meters on connections if he does not intend to charge at a future date? A meter is there to gauge the supply of water that is delivered to particular users and the provision of meters introduces the intent of charges. It is evident from what the Minister of State has said that he intends to instruct group and regional water scheme committees and local authorities to impose meters on connections. Charges are down the road and the wool is being pulled over our eyes again. Metering is evidently envisioned in the Minister of State's speech.