Ruth Coppinger (Dublin West, Socialist Party) | Oireachtas source

It could easily twist the arm of another Government. That would mean a plebiscite would be gone out the window. A constitutional referendum would be the best safeguard but the Government has set its heart and face against conceding one. That is what most of the people want. It is another mistake the Government is making. However, I am confident that in April there will be mass non-payment of these water bills and the Minister and the Government, along with the water charges, will be consigned to history.

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