16.— The Minister may, for the purposes of this Act, as he or she sees fit and in accordance with such conditions as he or she may determine, make grants out of moneys provided by the Oireachtas to—

(a) a water services authority,

(b) any person providing or intending to provide water services,

(c) an organisation which represents or promotes the formation of co-operative groups or voluntary associations,

(d) an organisation which conducts research or provides information, advice or training related to F18[water services,]

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(e) any other person.