Denis Landy (Labour) | Oireachtas source

Reference is made in the provision on the approved water charges plan to section 17(9) which states:

The Commission may, having regard to the most recent investment plan provided to the Commission under subsection (8) of section 27-- (a) approve a plan under this section with or without modifications, or
(b) refuse to approve such a plan.

I am trying to understand that subsection and perhaps the Minister of State might clarify it for me. A plan will be put forward to the commission which will decide whether the charges set out in the plan are acceptable. I presume Irish Water will bring forward the plan for charges. I acknowledge the issue has not yet been addressed in the legislation and that amendments are being brought forward in this regard, but where does the plan go in the event of it being rejected by the commission?