Frank Godfrey and a panel of guest speakers are providing a public platform for the people of Drogheda on Friday 19th @ 7.30pm.

The meeting will debate the current issue of water meter’s in the town and the effect it is having on the town’s people…

“If you can’t pay, don’t pay! They can’t cut you off at the end of the day”
Louth County Councillor Frank Godfrey has released a statement today calling for the abolition of Irish Water and he has arranged a public meeting to discuss the issue.

“It’s time to end this water debacle and shut down Irish Water!” he says. “A new water authority must be established with the Local Authority having a say in it.”

The public meeting, which will be addressed by a panel of speakers, will take place in The Barbican Centre, Drogheda, on Friday 19 December at 7.30pm.

Cllr Godfrey said that the meeting will be a chance for people to have their say on the matter. “People haven’t had a chance to have their say in a peaceful manner” he said adding that people will also be able to get information on the water meter situation on the night.

“It’s giving people a forum to discuss the water meters and associated charges in an organised manner” Frank said.
Cllr Godfrey says he has met with residents during water meter installation in town, and has spoken to many people during the recent protests. He sees a huge discontent with how the issue has been handled.

“‘People need to know when the water meter installers are coming, when water will be switched off and on again or if their driveway will be blocked. They want their footpaths to be left clean, not woken up early by noise of lorries and drilling, and no interference with water supply – residents have told me of water mains being cut in a number of areas, leaving them without water for an extended period of time, and burst pipes causing major flooding in estates.”

Whilst the protests have been successful in getting the water charges reduced, Cllr Godfrey saya he would like to see a public meeting take place where residents have the opportunity to have their say on the matter.

“People are angry! They are worried. They have concerns about Irish Water possibly being privatised and their personal data becoming available to another company. They are worried about rising costs for water. I believe that if you can’t pay, don’t pay! They can’t cut you off at the end of the day. Water is a basic human right!’

All are welcome to attend the meeting where I am offering help, support and advice. This meeting is to give a voice back to the community! Come along and have your say!’