Water Meters

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 June 2012

Wednesday, 20 June 2012

Ceisteanna (108)

Tom Fleming

Ceist:

105 Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the approximate cost per county for the installation of domestic water meters; if there will be a cost to the consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29983/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government (Deputy Phil Hogan)

My Department has prepared detailed cost estimates for the metering programme. However, it would be inappropriate to release these estimates in advance of the procurement process. The framework for water charges, including any costs associated with the meter, will be determined as part of the regulatory process.