Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

On Sunday the Government decided to introduce panic measures to alleviate the political damage caused to Fine Gael and the Labour Party. In Roscommon 20,000 people are on boil water notices. Commitments were given by the Fine Gael candidate that no charge would apply to these 20,000 people. This was not mentioned in the budget or in any press release since from Irish Water. This was an effort to try to get votes in Roscommon-South Leitrim. I will pursue this matter through an Adjournment debate, with the permission of the Leas-Chathaoirleach, to see exactly what is involved.

Fianna Fáil opposed the Water Services Bill because a full audit of the network should be completed and it should contain fair allowances for families. Water is a basic necessity of life.