Fianna Fáil TDs insist Irish Water be abolished

Fianna Fáil TDs have hardened in their stance on Irish Water, insisting the utility be abolished and water charges suspended.

At a hastily convened meeting of the party yesterday at Leinster House, TDs and senators voiced opposition to any weakening on the party’s stance on charges.

They said their manifesto must be their benchmark and several TDs said they were deeply unhappy with what is currently on the table.