Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)

We will watch that space and see if the Government delivers on that promise. There is a case to be made for a single, efficient delivery system for the main water services in the country. There is certainly a need to ensure that services are trans-border between the counties in an integrated fashion.

However, I would totally oppose any privatisation of water services. In County Galway the collection system was privatised and it is a disaster. It is very hard to deal with the company concerned and much easier to deal with the county council. When there are difficulties, one is obliged to go to the council which will in turn deal with the private company.

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