Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)

I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the planned introduction of water and household charges at a time when people have less disposable income and simply cannot afford them. Such charges can only lead to further mortgage defaults, a problem not helped by increasing interest rates, as well as poverty and anguish for many.

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