Irish Water and Water Services Bill
Deputy Cowen criticises Irish Water’s conduct while the Water Services Bill is being debated and asks whether the Government supports proper parliamentary consideration. The Ceann Comhairle rules the intervention out of order; the Taoiseach says the Bill is already on Second Stage.
I apologise for interrupting other speakers.
The Water Services Bill is passing through the House this week. Is the Taoiseach happy that Irish Water has shown little appreciation for the passage of that Bill by virtue of the input of Members who may amend that Bill before its conclusion?
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The Taoiseach, his Department, his Government and Irish Water have published 2 million documents, many of which have been made public, outlining the setting up of Irish Water-----
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-----the implementation of water charges-----
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-----without having due regard for the process which is that it be debated in this House. What is the Taoiseach's response?
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He does not respond to it because it is out of order. We are talking about promised legislation here.
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Exactly. It is promised legislation yet it has been decided-----