Dáil debate on Irish Water to be cut short

Debate on the government's new laws on water charges will be cut short tomorrow night to guarantee it is passed before Christmas.

Dáil debate on Irish Water to be cut short

Debate on the government's new laws on water charges will be cut short tomorrow night to guarantee it is passed before Christmas.

A so-called "guillotine" motion will be tabled tomorrow night to make sure the Water Services Bill is passed.

It means TDs might not have time to vote on all the amendments tabled by opposition TDs.

It also comes a week after the Taoiseach promised that no "guillotine" motion would be used on the Bill.

It can then go to the Seanad on Thursday, with arrangements being made for both houses to sit next week to pass the bill before Christmas.

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