Martin Conway (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As an entity, Irish Water is a creation that will work. However, the bonuses being paid to approximately 299 of its staff are inappropriate and unacceptable. It smacks of the carry-on that took place during the Celtic tiger years. I call on the chief executive of Irish Water to reassure immediately the people that these bonuses will not be paid. He has a duty of care to the reputation of Irish Water and this country to ensure the carry-on that took place in the past will not be repeated in the future. Not alone must one ensure water is not wasted but one must also ensure taxpayers' money is not wasted either.