Question No.  768

Chun an Aire Comhshaoil, Oidhreachta agus Rialtais Áitiúil:

To the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government:                                                                         

To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government further to Parliamentary Question No. 279 of the 7 December 2010, when the analysis of the tendering options to ensure the delivery of a cost effective metering programme will be completed; when works will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

– Joe Carey.

 For WRITTEN answer on Wednesday, 12th January, 2011.

 Ref No:   48428/10

REPLY

 Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. Gormley):

 As indicated in the reply to Question No. 279 of 7 December 2010, the introduction of water charges for domestic customers will be preceded by the rollout of a national water metering programme to install meters in hous