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Dáil votes against separate Irish Water ombudsman

The Dáil has rejected an opposition bill which would have set up a separate ombudsman for Irish Water.

Dáil votes against separate Irish Water ombudsman

Tue, 16 Jun, 2015 - 19:01

The Dáil has rejected an opposition bill which would have set up a separate ombudsman for Irish Water.

TDs voted 65 to 39 to oppose the bill tabled by independent TD Mattie McGrath.

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