Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I had to do with the Christian Brothers educating me, as they did fantastically. The Deputy is well aware of the penalties in place for those who do not pay the €30 or €60 in water charges. They have been trashed out enough times across the floor of the Chamber. For those who will continue not to pay, it is not right to insinuate that local authorities will become boot boys in any way. As the Minister in charge of local authorities, I find that charge inappropriate and unfair. The legislation, following consultation, will be drafted, put to the Government and brought before the Houses. It is as simple as that.

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