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

Many local authorities already have agreements in place with individual customers for the provision of water and waste water. These agreements have been critically important in facilitating economic investment and the creation of significant employment throughout the country. This amendment is intended to provide Irish Water with the power to enter into similar agreements with individual customers. This provision will ensure that Irish Water is able to support economic and commercial development and to engage with individual customers in that respect.