Irish Water bills must be paid, says Micheál Martin

The opposition leader took the unpopular position as Fine Gael’s acting Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney said his party should tell constituents to contact Mr Martin to find out why they are paying money despite the service continuing.
Speaking to reporters last night after a four-hour meeting with his TDs and senators to discuss confirmation of the parties’ long-awaited government formation deal, Mr Martin repeatedly said it is his view that people who have yet to pay their first three water bills must address their debt to the State.