Septic tank grants and Water Services Bill
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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He is about to be put on the Order of Business.
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I know that and I am asking-----
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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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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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Deputy Mattie McGrath is going around telling people not to pay.