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

The Government set up Irish Water. Existing local authority staff of all grades throughout the country who work in the area of providing water services have been informed that if they do not move across to Uisce Éireann, they will face cuts to their pay and conditions.

The CEOs of local authorities are refusing to meet staff to even discuss matters. I am calling on the Taoiseach to make sure that they do so. Irish Water is taking over the running of the service in its entirety. Employees in all grades who work in the provision of water services have been informed that their pay and conditions will be reduced if they do not cross over and work for Irish Water.

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