The Dáil is set to vote down a bill to create a separate ombudsman for Irish Water.
The government is rejecting a bill from Independent TD Mattie McGrath, which is being debated this morning.
Ministers say the energy regulator can already deal with customer complaints so there is no need for a few body.
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But Deputy McGrath says Irish Water is promoting waste not only within itself, but in the Department of Social Protection as well.