Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

A Government selling point at the time was that this organisation was going to simplify things because there was going to be one organisation instead of a number of local authorities. When Irish Water is doing works, it requires a road opening licence. The contract is with Irish Water but it is the local authority that has to manage the traffic or ensure it is managed properly. Where a contractor fails to properly reinstate the road conditions, it is a matter for the local authority. If anything, Irish Water has complicated matters, including taking estates in charge. It has slowed down the commencement of some building projects.