Mattie McGrath (Tipperary South, Independent)

Ba mhaith liom comhghairdeas a ghabháil leis an Taoiseach as an obair mhaith a rinne sé Dé Domhnaigh agus inné. In case he is of the view that all of us on this side of the House are anti his work at the weekend, we are not.

Under promised legislation, work to provide for Uisce na hÉireann, Irish Water, is under way and I ask if more time could be allowed for consultation on this. Tipperary South County Council only discussed this matter at its meeting yesterday and submissions have to be in by Dé hAoine, this Friday. That is a very short time. This is a major issue in terms of Irish water services. Could more time be allowed for consultation on this as it is badly needed in terms of members of the public and elected representatives.

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