Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 July 2014
186. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the engagements he has had with the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government with regard to the exempting or capping of water charges for certain medical conditions; the medical conditions that should be taken into account; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28769/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has and will continue to engage with and provide advice to the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government on the issue of providing safe clean water to our population.
This includes providing advice to the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government who are developing a scheme that ensures all persons, including those with increased water requirements due to medical conditions, have access to sufficient clean safe water.
