Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

It says that when Irish Water is fully operational staffing will be significantly lower than the approximately 4,300 involved in water services today. It makes the point cogently yet the Taoiseach dismissed it last week. The PwC report was based on the 2006 census. The 2011 census highlights even further challenges for the Government in the project. Why did the Taoiseach ignore the recommendations of the PwC in respect of this issue? Will the Taoiseach pause the project and carry out a fundamental review of it?

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