FF accuses Phil Hogan of misleading the Dáil

Embattled Environment Minister Phil Hogan has been accused of misleading the Dáil over the massive €180m start-up costs for Irish Water.

The charge was made by Fianna Fáil environment spokesperson Barry Cowen after he claimed Mr Hogan told a Dáil committee in Nov 2012 that the launch bill would be €10m.

Mr Cowen said it has since been revealed that the key Government Economic Management Council had agreed the €180m figure three months before Mr Hogan gave evidence to the Oireachtas environment committee.