Jim D'Arcy (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Senator would want to plug a few holes. People are getting the benefit of meters by paying less than the standing charge for their water usage, so meters are useful. In fact, some people cannot get meters installed because their water supply is to the back of the house. I am raising this issue with Irish Water because they want meters.

When I was a wee fellow in Haggardstown, one of my duties each day was to go to the well to get water. The well was a good bit away from the house. It was a big enough task - perhaps even a chore at times - so it was fantastic when the rural piped water scheme extended to our area. It was a wonderful day. If some Opposition figures had their way, we would still be getting water from the well. At that time, we said the rosary every night at home. We then had the litany of the saints.