Coalition TDs back referendum to ensure Irish Water remains in public ownership

Several Government TDs have backed calls for a referendum to be held to ensure Irish Water remains in public ownership ahead of further water charge protests planned for this week.

Labour TDs Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Ciaran Lynch, Michael McNamara, and Emmet Stagg all signed the Siptu petition yesterday, which calls for a public vote to ensure the utility is never privatised.

Ciaran Lynch