Liz McManus (Wicklow, Labour)
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Question 643: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the way he will ensure fairness in view of the great concerns expressed by members of Wicklow County Council in relation to changes in charging for water supply by Dublin City Council under the Water Services Act 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30839/07]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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The Water Services Act 2007 provides for the repeal of 19th century legislation which obliges Dublin City Council to supply treated water to Greystones and Bray, County Wicklow on terms set in the 19th century and contrary to Ireland's obligations under the EU Water Framework Directive. It is understood that Dublin City Council intends to continue providing water supplies to Wicklow County Council, but at more appropriate rates of charge. My Department is in contact with Wicklow County Council with a view to adjusting the annual subvention from the Local Government Fund to take account of the revised financial arrangements.