Clare Daly (Dublin North, Socialist Party) | Oireachtas source

-----the fact Government Members are willing to do this again today is absolutely reprehensible.

The subject being debated on the floor of this Chamber at present is the future of Ireland's water supply infrastructure, which will leave a lasting legacy for the citizens of this country and it is extremely important. It is regrettable that it is being overshadowed by the other events, because future citizens also will pay for this decision. As Deputy Pringle and others have stated, this is evidence of the furtherance of the neoliberal agenda being under way. It is the first step towards the setting up of Irish Water. The appointment of John Tierney to an executive post has already taken place. I know John Tierney from Fingal County Council and while he is a very nice man, he has no expertise whatsoever in respect of water. Moreover, even before this Bill came before the House, a recruitment drive has been under way.

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