Eoghan Murphy (Dublin South East, Fine Gael)
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Question 114: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the way he will determine the free water allowance to be granted to each household before such time as conservation charges are incurred. [16849/11]

Seán Kyne (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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Question 117: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if persons with a long-term illness or disability will receive an extra allowance or waiver on charges for water usage, particularly when experiencing medical problems such as arthritis, the symptoms of which can be alleviated through the therapeutic use of water. [16906/11]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 114 and 117 together.

The Programme for Government provides for the introduction of a fair funding model to deliver clean and reliable water. The objective is to install water meters in households and move to a charging system based on usage above a free allowance. My Department is currently preparing a strategy to implement these proposals, including the level of the free allowance and the potential impacts on vulnerable groups. Further details will be made available when the Government has considered the proposals.