Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour) | Oireachtas source

In regard to the Deputy's last comment, everybody is accountable across the suite of groups the Deputy mentioned, so it is a matter for the groups themselves. Irish Water is necessary, as I have made clear. Without it we simply will not have a water supply to the scale required in this city ten years hence, when people such as the Deputy and others will be roaring and shouting about why we do not have the water we need and why the Minister with responsibility for the environment, be it me, my predecessor or my successor, did not do something about it. Most reasonable people know we must deal with this issue from the investment point of view. If the investment is not made, there will be problems all over the country, including in the Deputy's county, my county and everywhere else.

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