Taoiseach rules out referendum to halt sale of Irish Water

The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has ruled out holding a referendum to prevent the sell-off of Irish Water in the future.

Taoiseach rules out referendum to halt sale of Irish Water
Tue, 04 Nov, 2014 - 14:45

The Taoiseach Enda Kenny has ruled out holding a referendum to prevent the sell-off of Irish Water in the future.

In an interview with independent.ie at the WebSummit in Dublin, Mr Kenny says the Coalition plans to introduce stronger legislation preventing privatisation of the utility.

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