Irish Water chief admits failings

Irish Water “came up short” due to a series of failures, the head of the utility’s parent company has admitted.

Irish Water chief admits failings

Michael McNicholas, chairman of Ervia, which oversees Irish Water, acknowledged the utility would not be able to survive without public support as he conceded the company may not be around after the looming general election.

However, Mr McNicholas denied Irish Water was riddled with a bonus culture and had spent exorbitantly on consultants.

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