Paudie Coffey (Waterford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

This group of public representatives abandoned the very same people. They are vulnerable and it was not the correct thing to do.

I heard Deputy Halligan from my constituency say he had attended a protest march in my home town of Portlaw which had been attended by more than 800 people. The organisers said the attendance was 200. Any debate should be factual. I know the people concerned, many of whom have legitimate concerns. I have listened to them and we are responding to their concerns.

Despite all the debates on Irish Water, it must be pointed out that the Opposition has put forward no credible alternative, no sustainable model of management in the delivery of water services. If it wants Irish Water to be abolished, the very least it should do is offer a credible alternative and not mislead the public.

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