Irish Water Establishment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 October 2014

Tuesday, 14 October 2014

Ceisteanna (324)

Barry Cowen

Ceist:

324. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the total set-up costs of Irish Water to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39161/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

The budget as proposed by Bórd Gáis Éireann for the Irish Water Programme which was established to set up Irish Water was €180m. The Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) has approved an amount of €172.8m in respect of Irish Water’s establishment costs following a detailed review. The total spend on the Programme to end of August 2014 is €148.7m. Irish Water has established a dedicated team to deal with representations and queries from public representatives. They may be contacted via email at [e-mail] or by telephone on 1890 278 278.