Menu
24/04/2014
'Clarification' Called For On Irish Water Announcements
A Fianna Fáil Dublin City Councillor has called for "further clarification" on recent announcements from Irish Water.
Cllr Fitzpatrick said "Firstly we hear that over a thousand people are to be made redundant at Irish Water at a cost of €39 million with no detail as to how this scheme will be funded or indeed if there will be a re-training scheme for those affected. I call on Minister Hogan to clarify these details immediately".
She continued "Phil Hogan also stated that negotiations are ongoing in relation to the exact tariff that will be applied to households and businesses but that this will detail be ironed out next week. Householders and business owners are living under huge financial pressure, they need to plan their budgets and the communication regarding water rates to-date has been dismal. It is now approximately six months before we begin to incur water charges – we need to know exactly how much we will be charged for this service".
Cllr Fitzpatrick concluded, "When the water charges are finally announced it is important that the tariffs are explained simply and clearly to householders and businesses as this is a worrying time for those living with financial stress."
(MH)
Cllr Fitzpatrick said "Firstly we hear that over a thousand people are to be made redundant at Irish Water at a cost of €39 million with no detail as to how this scheme will be funded or indeed if there will be a re-training scheme for those affected. I call on Minister Hogan to clarify these details immediately".
She continued "Phil Hogan also stated that negotiations are ongoing in relation to the exact tariff that will be applied to households and businesses but that this will detail be ironed out next week. Householders and business owners are living under huge financial pressure, they need to plan their budgets and the communication regarding water rates to-date has been dismal. It is now approximately six months before we begin to incur water charges – we need to know exactly how much we will be charged for this service".
Cllr Fitzpatrick concluded, "When the water charges are finally announced it is important that the tariffs are explained simply and clearly to householders and businesses as this is a worrying time for those living with financial stress."
(MH)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
27 May 2016
Irish Water Must Not Bill Homes With Boil Water Notice - SF
Householders living in areas with a boil water notice must not be billed by Irish Water, Sinn Féin TD for Cork East, Pat Buckley, has said.
Irish Water Must Not Bill Homes With Boil Water Notice - SF
Householders living in areas with a boil water notice must not be billed by Irish Water, Sinn Féin TD for Cork East, Pat Buckley, has said.
26 November 2015
Govt Accused Of Putting Lives At Risk With Water Treatment System
The government has been accused of putting lives at risk with its "failure" to put in place a 21st century water treatment system. Sinn Féin Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh made the comment following the publication of the Environmental Protection Agency's Urban Waste Water Report for 2014.
Govt Accused Of Putting Lives At Risk With Water Treatment System
The government has been accused of putting lives at risk with its "failure" to put in place a 21st century water treatment system. Sinn Féin Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh made the comment following the publication of the Environmental Protection Agency's Urban Waste Water Report for 2014.
23 September 2022
NI Drinking Water Quality 'Remains High'
The quality of drinking water across NI remains highs, according to the latest report from the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI).
NI Drinking Water Quality 'Remains High'
The quality of drinking water across NI remains highs, according to the latest report from the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI).
14 January 2015
More Than Half Of Irish Water Customers Now Registered
More than half of Irish Water customers have been registered to date, the company confirmed. Some 760,500 households, or 56.3%, of those eligible for water charges are now registered.
More Than Half Of Irish Water Customers Now Registered
More than half of Irish Water customers have been registered to date, the company confirmed. Some 760,500 households, or 56.3%, of those eligible for water charges are now registered.
05 November 2019
Boil Water Notice Re-Issued For Those Supplied By Leixlip Water Treatment Plant
A Boil Water notice has been re-issued for households and businesses supplied by the Leixlip Water Treatment Plant. Irish Water, in consultation with the HSE and Fingal County Council, have issued the new notice "as a precaution" to protect the health of customers.
Boil Water Notice Re-Issued For Those Supplied By Leixlip Water Treatment Plant
A Boil Water notice has been re-issued for households and businesses supplied by the Leixlip Water Treatment Plant. Irish Water, in consultation with the HSE and Fingal County Council, have issued the new notice "as a precaution" to protect the health of customers.
-
Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
