I refer to the Government legislative programme for this term. I note that the water services Bill is not going away. This Bill is to address outstanding issues reflected in the Government's water services package in November 2014 and issues that went on into December before the Christmas recess. I have been informed by Irish Water that the meters will only last seven to ten years. Will the Tánaiste appoint an independent evaluation team to assess the longevity of these meters, because-----

I thought the Deputy was against consultants.

-----the battery driving the technology will only last seven years - like the Tánaiste's watch?

More consultants.

Seven years maximum. Will the Tánaiste take it outside politics and appoint an independent evaluation team to ascertain whether these meters are fit for purpose?

We are not going to discuss the content now.

Will there be another scandal? We have enough of consultants; I asked for technical experts. The Government can hardly go to the toilet without consultants.

That is scaremongering.

It is not scaremongering.

Is there an answer to that question, Tánaiste?

I remind Deputy Mattie McGrath that half of the charges are in respect of sewerage and related services-----

I did not say they were not. I asked if the Tánaiste would appoint an independent team.

The water services Bill is No. 17 on the list.

It will not go away.