The Water Committee looks set to adopt its final report later – without the support of Fine Gael.
The Government party says it can’t support what it’s calling a ‘fundamentally dishonest’ report.
It calls for the scrapping of water charges, makes no reference to excessive charges and recommends refunds for householders.
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All attention now turns to Minister Simon Coveney who says he won’t introduce illegal legislation – but a refusal to legislate for what the committee recommends is a breach of the agreement with Fianna Fáil.
However Offaly TD Barry Cowen says there’s no need for this to cause an election.
