Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I ask him to abide by the civilised rules of this House whatever about other places. The fact is that there are problems with seven different water supplies in County Donegal and a date has not been given for when they will be addressed. Interestingly, the EPA has issued legally binding directions in respect of the majority of supplies where no dates have been submitted. I urge Senator Ó Domhnaill to examine the issue and bring it to our attention on Tuesday and we will try to ensure the issues are addressed.

A total of 147 supplies remain on the RAL as of September 2013. Serious issues arise in Senator Ó Domhnaill's county, in my county and in every county that must be addressed by the operation of a fair, transparent charging system. I refer again to the capacity of Irish Water to borrow money, the State subvention and the free allowance to every household. I accept that Senator Cullinane was not present when I referred to all the issues relating to affordability.