Brian Ó Domhnaill (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The charging regime is the central element of the costing and what people will be paying for water. However, the introduction in this section of a new charging model is reforming the taxation policy of the country. It is a much bigger issue than just charging people for water. If the Government wished to court popularity or to do the right thing, I am surprised it did not engage in a national debate. I acknowledge that those in government have to make tough decisions and they must be responsible.