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Property tax and Irish Water

Summary

Senator O’Donnell asks how much property tax will fund Irish Water, while Fianna Fáil Senators dispute her criticism of their party’s role in creating the current water-services arrangements.

Senators might agree that the next matter is a burning issue. Some of us are paying property tax from salaries or in lump sums, but we have all paid it. Exactly how much of it is going to Irish Water-----

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I ask the Fianna Fáil Senators not to answer, as we are in this position because of its-----

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It is all of it.

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Paddy Burke An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell to continue, without interruption.

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I will ask the appropriate Minister to answer the question.

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The Senator took-----

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We would not be looking into water meter holes, as Senator Paschal Mooney stated, if it had not been for Fianna Fáil.

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That is rubbish.

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The Senator has shown her colours. She was sold a pup before Christmas.

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