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 @9FX3HB9answered…1yr1Y

If the fee is going towards replacing the old lead pipes and providing safe and clean water to all homes as this tax functions in other countries, I would happily pay that tax.

 @B24WB9Qanswered…2mos2MO

There should be a cap and after that you have to pay but there should be a free amount per household per month.

 @B228BYGanswered…3mos3MO

Yes. The relationship between ireland and water is close and intimate. We do nt make the spanish pay for sunshine.

 @9ZW4CM6answered…3mos3MO

Yes for fundamental use however if a house is using excessive amounts I feel it is only right to charge them as it will damage the environment

 @9ZV5F2Fanswered…3mos3MO

If the water is treated to a higher standard I agree with water standards but I don’t agree with the terrible water we pay for

 @9ZTYMLJanswered…3mos3MO

First provide a service that works and is of high quality without waste leaks or chemicals. then people will happily pay

 @9ZTWQ6Zanswered…3mos3MO

As long as the quantity of water is secure for the population and private development can deliver this ove no issue with water charges.

 @9ZT3FBCanswered…3mos3MO

Water is a human right, yes. But, overuse of water due to lack of cost is a prevalent reason for the water crisis in this country. Our infrastructure is dated and cannot cope with the demand. Based on the occupancy of each residential and commercial property, a daily/weekly/annual base allowance should be calculated (toilet flushing, washing machine, dishwasher, etc. all home appliances and general usage taken into account) - should be fair and not restrictive, but ample to prevent abusing the current limitless quantity of water. There should be allowances to apply for an extra occupant etc. if having guests stay for a period of time, etc. if this would cause the dwelling to go over the allowance.
Once over the stated allowance, a flat rate should be charged per litre/gallon, etc.

 @9ZMTNRQanswered…3mos3MO

Yes if the money is spent on ensuring the water is better than it is now. This was not the case last time

 @9ZMD6FXGreenanswered…3mos3MO

No, we need to protect our water and our environment. Wastage will only be reduced if people feel it costs them money to do so.

 @9ZM3WSWSinn Féinanswered…3mos3MO

The government have been to court in regards to high levels of toxic chemicals that is being drank by citizens, causing serious health issues. I have no problem paying tax if it meant only funding replacement of pipes yearly and work carried out by workers.

 @9ZJGTL5PBB Solidarityanswered…3mos3MO

Yes until such a time as the service being provided is of a standard that merits payment. And charges should not be operated by private companies ever.

 @9ZGRKYGanswered…3mos3MO

Clean water is a human right but if it was free then how would the government make up for the money? e.g. unwanted tax increase

 @9ZGPCWLSocial Democratsanswered…3mos3MO

Charges are necessary to help maintain an aging water system but they should not be high and maybe attached to property tax.

 @9ZGH96Qanswered…3mos3MO

Everyone should get a reasonable quota and when this exceeds then have a charge. Promote save water

 @9YN486Qanswered…4mos4MO

Yes and no, honestly it depends on each household how much wastage is used. If there’s a household out there that abuses the usage of water then I say charge them but in terms of a household that uses a respectful amount of water then I say no. This could teach people to be more water efficient.

 @9NWRGS2Social Democratsanswered…9mos9MO

Water charges should be based on the cost of cleaning the water and the average population density, a low density will have a low charge. transparency on how the water charges are used to clean the water is necessary.

 @9NSJFNZanswered…9mos9MO

If a sufficient service is provided and waters safe and healthy a small fee per household is acceptsble

 @9NPWP5SIndependentanswered…9mos9MO

Should be part of general taxation or structured in a way we get value and transparency for our money.

 @9NLLGK4answered…9mos9MO

The Tax on water should be determined on the cost of water treatment in the area. Hhence more expensive in cities and cheaper in the countryside.

 @9NK7G7Canswered…9mos9MO

No, but there should be a reduction in income tax so that the household with average water consumption is no worse off

 @9NFG7H2answered…9mos9MO

No, as long as the charge is directly given to the organisation mandated to upgrade the system. And they are forced to work at a very low operating margin (c. 3%).

 @9NCKBFSanswered…9mos9MO

Water needs to be treated coming into homes to ensure it is drinkable. It also needs to get there via a pipe network. Waste water needs treating too. It may be a basic human right but it’s not free to make is safe and transport it to a home

 @9N7P5PNanswered…9mos9MO

water is a human right and therefore shouldn't be charged- it also encourages plastic waste. there should be incentives to reduce water waste. if water is charged the water should be quality. we should invest more in how to repurpose rainwater

 @9MZK898answered…9mos9MO

An allowance per person in a household should be established, and any usage over and above that allowance is charged.

 @9MY38KGanswered…9mos9MO

Roll it into other taxes. We of course need to pay for the treatment and supply of water, and the maintaince of the infrastructure, but the whole addition of the specific charge was poorly done and has added lasting distrust between the public and the Irish governement.

 @9MLWPF5Greenanswered…9mos9MO

water charges should pay for the cleaning of water and upkeep of the infrastructure. How else do you this we should pay for it?

 @9LKM7XFSinn Féinfrom North Carolina  answered…10mos10MO

This depends on what services are being provided to test water purity and the development t of needed infrastructure for water treatment, maintenance, etc

 @9HVKLBTLabouranswered…1yr1Y

It should remain but never privatised. Also one a town's infrastructure has been upgraded maybe the rate of payment can be reduced. It shouldnt be a cash cow.

 @9HTHTK6Sinn Féinanswered…1yr1Y

A council tax covering waste collection and water rates should be put in place, people can see where the money is going

 @9HR7YGDfrom British Columbia  answered…1yr1Y

Water service businesses should be privatized with no price restrictions and only enact antitrust laws to ensure that market forces determine market prices

 @9F964FRSinn Féinanswered…1yr1Y

If infrastructure is improved then charges are okay, not just putting in a charge for the sake of it

 @9DXD8RWanswered…1yr1Y

Yes, but the water system should be a public entity and paid for through taxation

 @9DM9X3Qanswered…1yr1Y

Water charges should be abolished, but a water charge should be added for reverse osmosis water system for any home owner who decides to opt for one

 @9DCRZDYSinn Féinanswered…2yrs2Y

Yes As water should be free as a basic human liberty but can be charged for if there is a drought

 @9D9R2PVanswered…2yrs2Y

 @9D3VSS2Sinn Féinanswered…2yrs2Y

There needs to be investment to make it function properly before we are expected to pay for it. If it is a privately run company, like a bank or restaurant, we should only have to pay when that service is functioning.

 @9ZFMSHNanswered…3mos3MO

I don’t mind paying for water if the water provided was clean and there were no problems with sewerage.

 @9ZBQLN5answered…4mos4MO

Every household should have free water until they use a certain amount each day. Only then will they be charged

 @9ZBBNK3answered…4mos4MO

i think that in order to have a high quality public water system there has to be some sort of charge.

 @9ZB2JT6Fine Gael answered…4mos4MO

I think it should depend on circumstances . Private properties pay for wells so other properties should have to pay for water but water is an essential need to live so I don’t think people should have to pay for it .

 @9YN6Z6Janswered…4mos4MO

In terms of maintaining water treatment plants/infrastructure the funds should be taken from tax rather than a separate water charge

 @9W4KNMSanswered…4mos4MO

No, but the government should make sure everyone has access to water, even people who can’t afford it.

 @9FVS56SIndependentanswered…1yr1Y

based on how many people live in the household if they go over their allowance they should be charged.

 @9FLJ4BFanswered…1yr1Y

 @9ZGLBG6answered…3mos3MO

You should be charged on the electricity used to pump/deliver the water to your house, not on the water itself.

 @9ZSNLQYanswered…3mos3MO

Water charges are fine as long as the service being provided is adequate. We currently lose water every couple of weeks. That's not a service id pay for.

 @9ZRR6FCanswered…3mos3MO

There shouldn't be any unless a certain threshold is exceeded to where an excessive amount is being used

 @9BBWHKXIndependentanswered…2yrs2Y

I would favour a threshold that when reached, a fee is imposed and the higher the use, the higher the fee.

 @97YN924Fianna Fáilanswered…2yrs2Y

The network needs to be fixed but we're the only eu nation I believe not paying a water tax

 @96CR4WVGreenanswered…2yrs2Y

No, but only reintroduced when charges are fair (meters installed to all users)

 @969JY22answered…2yrs2Y

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 @95WX2PZRepublican Sinn Féinanswered…2yrs2Y

They should only apply to massively excessive water usage such as companies with pools.

 @95KQM6Sanswered…2yrs2Y

Should be incorporated as a flat per resident tax in domestic cases, paid to the local council without the installation of water meters.

 @94JGQ4Hanswered…2yrs2Y

the government under enda kenny wasted all that money putting in meters instead of fixing the pipes the system need an over haul but no charges

 @93S26SSanswered…3yrs3Y

No, I have no problem paying for water if the water is of good quality. But I only want to pay for it once.

 @93N7ZMVanswered…3yrs3Y

They should be changed to allow for a reasonable allowance of free water, charges should only be triggered when excessive water is used

 @93B62R2answered…3yrs3Y

 @938F75CFine Gaelanswered…3yrs3Y

Utilities ought to be nationalised properties, and financed by levies. Surpluses generated ought to be reinvested in infrastructure or returned to the public finances.

 @92FCTRCanswered…3yrs3Y

Yes. If people do not want water charges, they should also abolish local area water scheme charges, and fund the drilling of water wells, installing and maintenance of wells for individual homes in rural areas

 @8Z5VY5YGreenanswered…3yrs3Y

It should be included in another tax and bring the percentage up slightly

 @8YYTV56Social Democratsanswered…3yrs3Y

If a charge was introduced in a form of tax then yes only on the grounds the return is very obviously beneficial and abolish the water tax on this basis. If it’s a charge for thr sake of charging people then non

 @8YP37XZFine Gaelanswered…3yrs3Y

there should be a limit to how much you use you should be charged for that water usage and the money should go to funding fir water resources

 @8Y963PRanswered…3yrs3Y

 @8XSVGX7Social Democratsanswered…3yrs3Y

No, but water should not be privatised and there should be clear targets for improvements. Failure to meet these targets should result in a full refund of charges.

 @8XN2ZKNanswered…3yrs3Y

only private companys should should be able to charge people since i am a pure capitalist

 @AdamjnrGreenanswered…3yrs3Y

No but every household deserves a certain amount of free water to reduce water wastage there should be a cut off point based on household income and ability to pay.

 @8W9WRFSanswered…3yrs3Y

Yes, pending the introduction of a stable, efficient, transparent, and reliable alternative to Irish Water, then charges should be introduced gradually depending on income, usage, etc.

 @8VZKZ3Banswered…3yrs3Y

Yes but still there should be a limit to how much you can use and then you have to pay after that.

 @8TN7YBTanswered…4yrs4Y

I would have no problem with paying for water if the water structure and maintenance was correctly managed.

 @8TN5LKBanswered…4yrs4Y

The infrastructure needs improvement. Only when it's in place then water charges could be implemented to maintain and improve services further. We need an adequate baseline first.

 @8SLH2TXanswered…4yrs4Y

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