Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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229. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the cost of the water conservation grant in 2016; when it will be paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1723/16]

Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour)
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The Water Conservation Grant is a key element of the Government's drive to promote conservation and more sustainable use of water services in the home. Regulations will be made in due course under Section 5 of the Water Services Act 2014 to set down the particulars of the 2016 grant scheme including the application process and eligibility criteria. It is intended that payment of the grant to eligible applicants will be made in the first half of 2016.

On the basis of the administration of the 2015 grant scheme, a figure of €110 million has been provided for the 2016 grant scheme in the 2016 Revised Estimates for Public Services.