Irish Water warns thousands of people will lose their jobs if the utility is wound up
There's continued speculation that the new Government may abolish the utility
Union bosses at Irish Water are warning that thousands of people will lose their jobs if it's wound up.
There's continued speculation that the new Government may abolish the utility, but internal estimates claim the move could cost the taxpayer around 7 billion euro.
The cost has been questioned by anti-water charge protesters - who say the closure would save money in the long term.
Brendan Ogle with Unite Trade Union and the Right2Change campaign says Irish Water funds itself and NOT our water service;
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