Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2015
1381. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will examine a proposal (details supplied) in relation to the water conservation grant; his views on the proposal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32093/15]
View answerThe legislative basis for the Water Conservation Grant is set out in Section 5 of the Water Services Act 2014 and statutory regulations under the section, inter alia, provide for the general administrative procedures for the scheme. The Department of Social Protection is administering the 2015 Water Conservation Grant on behalf of my Department. I will be reviewing the operation of the 2015 scheme when all payments have been finalised by that Department. Following this review, I will set down the administration arrangements for the 2016 Grant scheme in regulations under the Water Services Act 2014.
