Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour) | Oireachtas source

Deputy Murphy can try to lecture the people of Tipperary but to be honest, I am sure they will not listen to him. I like the fact that the Deputy is predicting the electoral demise of many different groups, including my own party, 14 months from an election. That shows a level of arrogance that I am sure the people will judge. We are quite satisfied with the plans that are in place. I repeat again that we are quite happy with the number of people that have signed up. There is well over 66% now. It is not a rural-urban divide. It is a simple fact. Why does Deputy Murphy not oppose people in this country paying for water in group schemes? I challenge Deputy Murphy to respond to the question.

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