Mum behind viral letter: "I want to be a good citizen but I won’t pay water charges"

Donna Hartnett, originally from Dublin but living in Cobh in Co Cork, had written of how her financial difficulties were putting the squeeze on family life and affecting the lives of her children.
Yesterday, the former child and family development worker accused ministers and the Taoiseach of “throwing out jibes” about the water charges, claiming it was a step too far for families struggling to balance finances and home life.