Mary Ann O'Brien (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I spoke on the plebiscite on Second Stage to demonstrate how weak that provision is. I echo what Senator Cullinane said and ask the Minister to give us a clear answer to the two black and white questions. Senator Bradford has outlined how an amending Bill can be introduced and within two days the word "plebiscite" would be gone. Senator Bradford also spoke about George Orwell and 1984. I want to talk about the Minister, Deputy Simon Coveney, and 2050. I accept the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Kelly, does not want ever to privatise Irish Water and that he would never do so. However, he will not be here. Senator Reilly will probably be here because she is still in her 20s.