O’Dowd calls on utility chief to quit as opposition to charges grows

The former minister who oversaw the setting up of Irish Water has called for the boss of the under-fire company to resign.

O’Dowd calls on utility chief to quit as opposition to charges grows

His comments come as several Coalition TDs yesterday pushed for a delay on water meters coming into operation amid concerns about mounting opposition to the new charging regime.

Fine Gael TD Fergus O’Dowd revealed that he pressed the Government to delay the roll-out of charges until most meters were in homes. Only a third of homes have meters installed.

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