Some job losses in Fianna Fáil’s plan to axe Irish Water

Party policy is to scrap Irish Water, transfer some workers to local authorities, and lay off surplus staff

A senior Fianna Fáil TD has confirmed the party will lay off some Irish Water workers if its plan to scrap the utility is introduced by the next government.

Transport spokesman Timmy Dooley said the situation will “of course” take place if Fianna Fáil is able to put its policy in place as part of any deal with Fine Gael.