Caít Keane (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I want to ensure that people who cannot afford to pay will be recognised as such. It is also important that a realistic allowance is given to everybody. People must be made aware that they cannot waste water. Free water is not an issue in that respect but a fair allowance should be given to everybody so that they will have enough water to use. A scientific judgment must be made of what a fair allowance is.

I referred earlier to medical conditions because there are hardship issues in various households. The question of a fair allowance will have to be dealt with on a case by case basis, but it would be good to know how it will be done.