Clare's Labour TD says he can't wholly support Irish Water as things stand.
Michael McNamara says his predictions that the state utility would fail due to a lack of transperency have now come to fruition.
His comments come as the Commission for Energy Regulation confirms it has received a request for an extension of the deadline for application forms from Irish Water.
Irish Water has been embroiled in controversy since its creation, with the latest focus the issue of bonuses to staff.
The government has been urged to block the payment of bonuses of up to 19 per cent at Irish Water.
The utility maintains it doesn't have a bonus scheme, but claims it’s a performance related awards programme.
Separately the Commission for Energy Regulation has confirmed it has received a request for an extension of the deadline for application forms from Irish Water.
Clare Labour TD Michael McNamara says the state utility does not have his full support.
Almost one thousand people descended on the streets of Ennis this weekend to voice their oppposition to water Charges.
These protestors told Clare FM why they're calling for Irish Water to be scrapped.
