I have a question on the Water Services Bill. We heard this morning about all the referenda that will take place. Will there be a referendum to ensure that water is kept in public ownership and when will it be held? Will the Minister ensure that group water schemes will be treated fairly? If water is free in the public system, will group water schemes be in a position to give this facility to their customers?

The referendum on the public ownership of water is not as urgent as was deemed previously in light of the changes that have happened to Irish Water. It is on the State's balance sheet and funding for it will come directly from the central Government Exchequer. There is a Bill going through the House at the moment. We have to ensure, in the wording of the Bill, that group water schemes will be protected. That is essential as we move forward with this. We are considering how to achieve that at the moment. My Department is in discussions with the Office of the Attorney General on what that wording might look like. The Bill is currently on Second Stage and awaiting Committee Stage. It is a Private Members' Bill.