Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)

I am grateful to the Deputy for that undertaking. I accept that the spokespersons of the Opposition parties have encountered certain difficulties. Some committee meetings could not be held at times when I would have liked them to be held. I am not pointing the finger in any way in that regard as all the Members of this House are very busy. I agree with Deputy Sargent that the Water Services Bill 2003 is fundamental legislation. If we do nothing else between now and the date of the general election, we should put that legislation in place and we can do so. I am willing to work with all Deputies in this House to that end.

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