Caít Keane (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There was uncertainty but now people know where they stand. I agree that people should not have been left in an uncertain position but now there is certainty.

As many as 800,000 households, or 60% of the population, have registered with Irish Water and I encourage everybody to register. If one does not register, whether one is a customer or not of Irish Water, but if one has a well, septic tank or whatever, one will receive €100. Affordability is an issue. With the tax cut announced in the budget it means people will be €236 better off now than they were this time last year.

The next issue I shall discuss is leaks. Meters are good because they detect leaks.