Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

No, I am dealing with the forum, the widened forum. Will the people down the quays who got free dinners from the Merchant's Quay Project have an opportunity to serve on the forum? Will they be allowed to serve on it? These people will be charged €160 per year for water, yet they are queueing for a free meal because of hardship. Will they be allowed to be on the forum? There is no provision to allow for them to be on it? Will the Minister allow the homeless or people who have no houses, property or anything to be represented on the forum or will it be exclusively for Fine Gael and Labour Party members?

This woman has made a representation to Roscommon County Council because she is stressed out by Irish Water. She is in her old age and lives alone and does not need the hassle of having to worry about exorbitant bills due to leaks that could go unnoticed. She has been contacting Irish Water since last May and a councillor has started contacting Irish Water on her behalf since September. She is worried that if there are leaks, the call out fees of over €200 are too much.