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Lead contamination in Tralee

Summary

Senator Coghlan raises lead poisoning caused by defective construction in a Tralee estate and argues that the new water company should improve the handling of water-system failures.

Due to appalling construction, in one estate in Tralee, County Kerry, people are suffering lead poisoning.

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And they will still have to pay for the water.

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The truth is breakdowns in the water system were not being handled. What is being attempted now with the new water company will be much of an improvement.

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No problem. There is nothing to see here.

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Paddy Burke An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

Senator Paul Coghlan to continue, without interruption.

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As some of us discovered in recent days, water costs in England, Scotland and Wales, run into thousands a year. Here it will be done much more cheaply and efficiently. Therefore, hold your whist a short while.

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