Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

If we are serious about reform, let us meet more than once between now and 6 April. There are many issues which need to be discussed in this Chamber. We have put down four motions and I want to formally move an amendment to motion 5c. The first part of the amendment is that the non-aligned Independents, who are not included under motion 5c, would be included under it. Second, I propose that we also discuss one of the motions we put down, which relates to the issue of water, given that there are nearly 100 Deputies in this House who are opposed to Irish Water and water charges, either through proposing their abolition or their suspension for five years or more.

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There is no doubt this is one of the key issues which needs to be discussed. I formally propose a change to motion 5cthat would include a substantive debate on water, not for two hours.

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