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20/01/2014
'Free' Water Allocation Could Lead To Higher Charges
The cost of providing "free" water will most likely be passed on to customers, the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has said.
According to the Irish Independent, a report claims that customers are likely to face higher charges in order to subsidise the free water allowance, once water charges are introduced in October.
An as yet unknown amount of water is to be given as a free allowance, and once it is used, charges will be applied.
Details of the allowance are expected to be announced next month.
(MH/JP)
According to the Irish Independent, a report claims that customers are likely to face higher charges in order to subsidise the free water allowance, once water charges are introduced in October.
An as yet unknown amount of water is to be given as a free allowance, and once it is used, charges will be applied.
Details of the allowance are expected to be announced next month.
(MH/JP)
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