Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

This is a massive organisation which has a fundamental and important part to play in the economy for the future.

Without mentioning some of the issues the Deputy referred to it is a question of putting in place an entity that can borrow off the Government balance sheet to invest in infrastructure and provide quality water for people and for business and deal with the leaks, the treatment works and boil water notices and so on. Yes, of course, it is always difficult when a new charge is imposed. That is accepted.

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