Danny Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I certainly do. I know what is involved for people such as Freddie Bartlett and all the people who work through the day and night. They know where every connection is, where every scour valve is and where everything is. They know the reservoirs. They know how to get them flowing and operating. We really have to appreciate these men. They are worried about their future because of what is happening and being forced to cross over to Irish Water. They started with Kerry County Council and they should finish out their time there. Any of those who started with the council should be let finish their time in the council. I know they work for Irish Water now but it is different to move the employment across. I do not think it is fair on them. We have to recognise the great work they do, as I said, at unearthly hours. I remember we were eaten alive by the midges one particular night at 3 a.m. or 4 a.m. People have no idea. You go under the bucket of the machine to get away from them. They are only small things but they are troublesome.

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