Fianna Fáil's Michael McGrath says there should be no water charge until the government brings the network up to standard.
Deputy McGrath says now is the time to invest in the country's network and issues such as waste water need to be dealt with before the public is asked to pay for it.
The Economic Management Council meets today to discuss the Government's revised water package - the Taoiseach says the full details will be published next week.
Michael McGrath says there should be no charge next year and the introduction of any bills should be delayed until the water network is improved:
