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Dáil
‹ Order of Business

Water Services Bill

Summary

Michael Healy-Rae objects to proposed water-pressure restrictions for people unable to pay, while the Chair insists that he use the Bill’s official title and remain within the Order of Business.

The Water Services Bill, also known as the water torture Bill-----

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Please use the official Title.

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----is the subject of Government proposals for amendments to torture people by turning down their water pressure if they are unable to pay.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Sit down, for goodness sake. That is wasting the time of the House.

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It is a sensitive issue for people whose water pressure will be turned down.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

It has nothing to do with the Order of Business. Do not play act.

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It has. It is the Water Services Bill. There is legislation on it.

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