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

These amendments are necessary in order to provide that any rights in addition to liability shall be transferred to Irish Water following the making of an order by the Minister. Accordingly, the order made under section 14 will provide for the transfer of rights and liabilities from local authorities to Irish Water. For example, contracts transferring to Irish Water would include both rights and liabilities. These amendments bring clarity in that regard.