PRESS RELEASE

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

3 February 2010

RD 04/09/10

Committee considers Utility Regulator’s decision on costs and efficiencies for Northern Ireland Water

The Northern Ireland Assembly Regional Development Committee today received the Utility Regulator's Final Determination for the period 2010-2013. Commenting on the publication, the Deputy Chairperson, Michelle McIlveen, said:

“The Regulator’s determination today sets out high level priorities for much needed investment in water and sewerage infrastructure, as well as operating costs and efficiencies for Northern Ireland Water to achieve over the next three years.

“It is a very detailed document and getting to the publication of this first price control determination has been a lengthy and complex process. The Committee will consider the document.

“At its meeting next week, the Committee will explore with the Utility Regulator, the Department for Regional Development and Northern Ireland Water, what the financial, operational and customer service implications are of the Regulator's decisions today.”

Ends

Notes for Editors :

Membership of the Regional Development Committee is as follows:

Chairperson:	Mr Fred Cobain
Deputy Chairperson:	Ms Michelle McIlveen
Committee Members:	Cathal Boylan MLA
	Allan Bresland MLA
	Willie Clarke MLA
	Tommy Gallagher MLA
	Danny Kinahan MLA
	Raymond McCartney MLA
	Ian McCrea MLA
	George Robinson MLA
	Brian Wilson MLA

For further information, or to arrange an interview or photo opportunity, please contact:

Jennifer Pleavin
Communications Officer
Northern Ireland Assembly
Phone: 028 9052 1606
Mobile : 07502 379339
Email: jennifer.pleavin@niassembly.gov.uk

Sinead Murphy
Deputy Communications Officer
Northern Ireland Assembly
Phone: 028 9052 1953
Email: Stephanie.Mallon@niassembly.gov.uk