With regard to the water services (No. 3) Bill, Uisce Éireann has proposed that if repairs are required outside a house, it will fix leaks up to within 1 m of the curtilage of the house. In respect of leaks inside the house, many of which in rural areas may be under floors, Uisce Éireann seems to think the insurance industry will pick up the tab. I would love to see the insurance industry doing so, but I have no doubt its underwriters will say they will fix leaks where there is a problem with the structure of the house.

That would make for a suitable parliamentary question.

If the only problem is that the meter is showing the leakage is causing excessive use of water, I very much doubt that the insurance industry will cover it. Will this issue be addressed? Will there be a realistic way for people to have internal leaks fixed, including leaks under floors identified during meter installation?

That is a very detailed question.

I do not think any legislation has been promised. As suggested by the Leas-Cheann Comhairle, it would be best to table a question to the Minister who would be in the best position to respond.