Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I understand the arguments put forward by Deputies Naughten and Fitzmaurice. I say that in a spirit of co-operation. Historically, County Roscommon has been treated in a shambolic way. I have visited the county and I discussed this matter with a number of people I met in Castlerea. I do not just visit Roscommon when a by-election is taking place. The issues relating to the provision of water services in Roscommon are probably symbolic of the reason we need to change our attitude to water services. In certain areas, those issues are extremely serious in nature.

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