Claims Irish Water Has Cost State 22 Million Euro

It's been claimed the state lost 22 million euro by introducing water charges.

The Dáil's been debating the Water Services Bill 2016, which suspends water charges while an expert commission is set up.

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Fianna Fáil deputy Sean Fleming also said it may be cheaper to repay those who've paid their Irish Water bills than to chase those who haven't through the courts.

He says the level of expenditure seen on Irish Water must stop