Irish Water: 'This is politics in its purest, most refined and po

It was too good to be true. Just when it looked like a deal on water was finally in sight, the Oireachtas water committee tripped over one of the final hurdles yesterday.

The row between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael has to do with people who use excessive amounts of water.

Fine Gael wants the final document to say that anyone who wastes water will be hit with a bill. Barry Cowen of Fianna Fáil said this amounts to "bills by the back door”.

On The Late Debate with Cormac O'hEadhra last night, Brendan Keenan argued that this has more to do with political promises than water.

Also on the panel were Hugh O’Connell of The Sunday Business Post, Limerick Fine Gael TD Tom Neville, Fianna Fáil TD John Lahart and Labour Councillor Martina Genockey.

To listen back to the Late Debate, click here.