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Dáil
‹ Order of Business

Septic tank grants and Water Services Bill

Summary

Mattie McGrath seeks clarity and stronger support for grants to homeowners with septic tanks ahead of water-service registration and charges. The Taoiseach replies that the Water Services Bill is before the Seanad.

I am disappointed there is no sign of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Hogan, because I wish to raise the Water Services Bill 2013.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

No, he is not on the Order of Business.

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That is fine. I know that.

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He is about to be put on the Order of Business.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

It is the Taoiseach, on promised legislation.

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I know that and I am asking-----

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

No, you will not ask him. You will ask the Taoiseach about promised legislation.

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Of course I will ask the question of the Taoiseach. I respectfully ask the Taoiseach about the grant aid the Minister, Deputy Hogan announced for home owners with septic tanks. I would say it is like snow off the ditch as it has gone so fast. When will it be beefed up and when will Members learn what it is? People have been asked to sign up-----

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A Deputy

Will it be horsed up?

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Horsed up? Horse manure.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

What legislation is this?

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The Water Services Bill. People are going to be levied and must register. If they are to register, they need to know and have clarity.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

It is in the Seanad.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

The Deputy is aware the Bill is before the Seanad today.

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Deputy Mattie McGrath is going around telling people not to pay.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

A troika member like the Deputy would know the Bill is before the Seanad today.

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