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Would you pay water charges today?

An Irish committee on the funding of water in Ireland recommended that households that use excess...

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11.23 27 May 2024


Would you pay water charges today?


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11.23 27 May 2024


An Irish committee on the funding of water in Ireland recommended that households that use excessive water should pay charges. That was seven years ago, and nothing has changed. 

Independent Councillor Pádraig Ó Céidigh said that the Government is paying €1 billion a year as support to Irish Water, and that people who are wasting water should be punished. 

Are there any circumstances in which you’d agree with water charges? Or where you yourself would be happy to pay? 

Andrea is joined by listeners to hear their opinions.


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