Ruth Coppinger (Dublin West, Anti-Austerity Alliance) | Oireachtas source

A couple of issues came up in the course of the debate, for example, from some of my colleagues from rural areas. I want to make this clear: I believe there should be equality in respect of the provision of water. The anti-water charges movement has always made that clear.

Obviously, for people living in an isolated area, it will cost far more to connect to the water system and sometimes it is impossible. However, I agree there should be equality.

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