Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

He is probably correct on that. However, I believe he should actually welcome that because what we are going to get is investment into Irish Water. I just heard another Deputy refer to the level of national debt, which is high but has begun to come down significantly. In terms of cleverly managing the finances of the State on a sustainable basis, we have to invest seriously in Irish Water.

I have been shocked to read constantly since Irish Water was developed that there are lead pipes bringing water to homes-----

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