Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

These are early days. A great deal of detail has yet to be worked out. A brand new authority is being established as a subsidiary of Bord Gáis. The Senator will hear the Minister speaking about this often in due course. There are more serious matters in this country at the moment, such as the referendum that will take place on 31 May next. On the question of water, a great deal has yet to be worked out. Senator O'Brien knows that no one will have to pay a cent prior to 2014.