Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour) | Oireachtas source

-----that I believe this is too expensive but again I point out, as stated previously, that this has not been finalised and it will be subject to the approval, as everyone knows, of CER. I also point out that the use of such services is not mandatory.

As the system of charging and water services delivery through a national utility beds down there will be an ongoing need for accountability and scrutiny within this House and the Seanad of Irish Water's performance and its actions.

Deputy Cowen's motion calls for full Oireachtas scrutiny of Irish Water. This level of scrutiny is already in place-----

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