Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

As we rise for the Easter break, I want to return to the water services Bill or legislation which will allow the Government to deduct - essentially to pickpocket - water charges from wages, social welfare payments and pensions. When might we see it? The Minister, Deputy Kelly, has clearly signposted it. The Tánaiste was somewhat equivocal the other day on her position, but we know she supports these measures.

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