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Small contractors and water legislation

Summary

Mattie McGrath sought assurances that forthcoming water legislation would protect small contractors and self-employed people, but the Ceann Comhairle ruled the matter outside the permitted question.

On the Water Services (Amendment) Bill, I ask the Taoiseach - I am glad the Minister is in the Chamber - if the Government will make any effort to ensure small contractors and self-employed persons-----

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

That is a different issue.

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It is not. It is very important to have a debate on the issue.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

It has nothing to do with the publication of the Bill.

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Of course, it has. There was a promise that small contractors-----

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I need the Deputy's co-operation, as other Deputies are waiting.

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