Garret Ahearn (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

If it is the case that local authorities have to retain some water services, it makes sense that they also retain some water staff. If some of the services are still being controlled by local authorities, who will provide the services if all staff move to Irish Water? That seems obvious me, but I am not sure it necessarily does to Irish Water. I know Dr. Daly is constrained in some form in what he can say, but it needs to be said. Are we going to tell roads people they have to provide water services now? I do not think that would go down well. If services are going to be retained in local authorities, there must be a serious conversation about ensuring there are water experts in local authorities to deal with that. I appreciate Dr. Daly's response.