Barry Cowen
Ceist:449. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total number of water meters installed to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49157/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 19 November 2013
Ceisteanna (449, 456)
Barry Cowen
Ceist:456. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of contractors and sub-contractors undertaking the roll out of water metering across the country; the number of companies identified as compliant with the roll out scheme criteria and placed on a secondary list of contractors; the number of unemployed persons taken off jobseeker's benefit and jobseeker's assistance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49164/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 449 and 456 together.
The Water Services Act 2013 designated Irish Water as the metering authority. Numbers of water meters installed, employees and contracts are operational matters for Irish Water. I also refer to the reply to Question No. 115 of 14 November, 2013.