The undercurrent of change in statements on Irish Water

The Taoiseach and members of the Cabinet have issued contradictory statements on Irish Water over the last six months, writes Joe Leogue

THE Government will hope that yesterday’s announcement on reduced water charges and provisions to block the privatisation of Irish Water will draw a line under what has been a tumultuous year for the Coalition.

Despite repeated promises of delivering clarity, however, the blame for much of the Government’s woes can be laid squarely at the Taoiseach who, along with other members of the Cabinet, has issued contradictory and provocative statements over the last six months.