Enda Kenny
Ceist:247 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will confirm that no charge is levied upon users of public water schemes in their construction or upgrading; if he will further confirm that users of water from private group water schemes have to make a significant local contribution on construction or upgrading; his views on whether this is equitable and fair; the proposal, if any, he has to rectify the position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3931/00]