Coalition’s last chance to clean up sorry mess

The Government is taking so long to sign off on its Irish Water climbdown because it has just one opportunity left to get things right, writes Political Editor Mary Regan.

IT IS an ironic final twist in Ireland’s recent tale of austerity that just as economic growth takes off, the people have decided to finally rise up against years of cuts and charges.

Just three weeks ago, the Coalition announced the first budget since 2008 that offered some relief for middle Ireland after seven years of relentless pain.