David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I compliment him on stating from his first day as Minister that there will not be any reduction in or cessation of the supply of water to dwellings or individuals. Not only is it outrageous, in a democracy, to cut off a person's water supply, but it is also outrageous to cut off someone's gas or electricity supply, particularly given the parlous state of the country.

Subsection (11) prohibits landlords from taking punitive actions against residents. Landlords should not be required to become involved in this matter. It is up to legal tenants to make whatever arrangements they please with Irish Water. I strongly support this crucial amendment, on which I hope we have the numbers to defeat the Government.