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Water charges argument

Summary

A heated exchange followed between the Leader and Senator Conway-Walsh about water charges and accountability. The Chair intervened repeatedly, and Conway-Walsh objected to being denied a reply.

I would love to give an answer. Maybe Apple-----

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The job of Opposition is very easy, Senator Conway-Walsh.

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It is not easy at all but it is very easy for people who do not pay any tax.

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The Senator's colleagues in the North pay for water and pay well, and pay rates.

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They get something for it.

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Let us get real now.

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They get a whole list of things.

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Let us not have-----

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The Leader cannot stand up and make these statements-----

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Not only can I, I am doing so.

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-----but not allow us to respond.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

Please, Senator.

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That is a cowardly way to do business. I will debate Irish Water with the Leader at any time.

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