Séamus Healy (Tipperary, Workers and Unemployed Action Group) | Oireachtas source

The statement does not stand up. In the witnesses' view, is a constitutional amendment the only certain protection against privatisation? Is it not the case that any current protection, whatever it might be, can be changed by an Act of the Oireachtas?

There appears to be a difference of opinion on the alienation of assets. Is that in itself not an indication that a constitutional amendment is the better way of proceeding? If the departmental and legal views at this meeting differ, is it not clear that the only way to achieve certainty is by way of a constitutional amendment?

Do the Minister and Ervia have voting rights in Irish Water? I am seeking a "Yes" or "No" answer to my next question. Is Mr. Ó Tuathail satisfied that a constitutional amendment would not in any way affect current group water schemes?