Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 December 2013
164. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when he expects the Water Services (No. 2) Bill to be enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54728/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Water Services Act 2013 provides for the establishment of Irish Water as an independent subsidiary within the Bord Gáis Éireann Group and assigns the necessary powers to allow Irish Water to undertake the metering programme. The Water Services (No. 2) Bill 2013 will provide for the transfer of responsibility for the delivery of water services from the water services authorities to Irish Water. The Bill will also provide for the establishment of an economic regulator for water services within the Com mission for Energy Regulation. The Bill is currently before the Houses of the Oireachtas, and, I expect that it will be passed by both Houses in the coming days.
