Alan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour) | Oireachtas source

-----is acting based on, and I genuinely request this of the Minister, the legal advice he has received under both national and EU law.

I assume the Commission will be in touch with the Minister soon to outline its view on the suspension of water charges.

We are challenged in the scenario in this House to face down the reality, given the make-up of the Dáil, which I respect, as that is the democratic process. However, with respect to the outcome of the committee that will be in place-----

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