Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The decision to transfer water service functions away from local authorities was based on an independent assessment carried out by PricewaterhouseCoopers, with a view to improving efficiency of delivery. If the Government is really interested in efficiency, the retrofitting of pipes should be the first job of work to be completed. I say this because so many people, as a result of their personal difficulties, will not be in a position to pay water charges. I look forward to the Committee Stage debate.

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