Clare Daly (Dublin North, United Left)
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76. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the way in which the water conservation grant will be paid to residents; and if will be paid in one payment or in instalments. [14363/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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A water conservation grant of €100 will be paid, beginning in September 2015, to households that have registered with Irish Water by 30 June 2015. The Department of Social Protection will pay the grant on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government.

A website, , has been established to provide information on the application process. This website will be used from the end of August to facilitate on-line applications for the water conservation grant. Additionally, customers will be able to apply for the grant by telephone.

The water conservation grant will issue as a single payment and will be paid to the occupier who registers with Irish Water in respect of a principal private residence.