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Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: Senator Ó Domhnaill does not have to get into that matter. Does he agree with the opinion of the inspector that the charge should be waived? We are dealing with amendment No. 10.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I do not want the Senator digressing and being repetitive.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: The Senator has made that point amply.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: The Senator should stick to the amendment which is very specific.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: We will hear the Minister in one minute. I want to hear Senator Wilson first.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: Is the Senator supporting the amendment?

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: The point has been adequately made.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: We are discussing amendment No. 10.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I know we have.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I will allow the Minister to speak for himself in a moment.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: Thank you Senator. I appreciate it.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: Order.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: The Minister, without interruption.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: The Minister, without interruption.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: That is not what this debate is about.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: We are specifically debating the proposal that it be waived on the opinion of the inspector.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: The fee can be waived on the opinion of the inspector. That is what we are discussing. We are not discussing the generality of the Bill.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: Yes, if the inspector so decides.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I wish to support the calls made for two specific debates, one of which should be on the media. Sadly, we are all aware of the many serious transgressions in recent times, where the reputations of innocent people have been tarnished and people have been seriously damaged. I hope these people exercise their legal rights in pursuance of their reputation and that we see the necessary...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Paul Coghlan: I look forward to hearing what the Leader has to say on this. I am sure he will facilitate us on both of these issues as early as possible.