Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

If it is helpful to the Senator, the next legislative item to be introduced will deal with a lot more information than is available in this regard. However, I undertake to revert to the Senator with greater clarity in respect of what is happening and on what will be the principles. In order not to mislead the Senator, I refer to the issues that must be examined. For example, as the Senator noted, the issue of family size will be very important because five people would use a lot more water them would two. Consequently, a significant issue would arise in respect of a family with low income and high numbers. While many issues must be gone through in this regard, in so far as it is possible I undertake to revert to the Senator as soon as possible to go through all those issues with him and to assure them that inasmuch as they can be, they all will be as transparent as I can make them.