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Fine Gael policy on water charges

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Should water charges be abolished?

  Public statementsNo, but penalties should be levied on those who waste water.

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Public statements

Answer: No, but penalties should be levied on those who waste water.

Reference: “Fine Gael has confirmed it is unlikely to support the final report of the Oireachtas committee on water charges. This follows th...” ‐irishtimes.com

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Strongly agree

No

Fine Gael has consistently advocated for water charges as a means of funding water services and promoting conservation. Even after the suspension of water charges in 2016 following public protests, Fine Gael continued to argue for their reinstatement, demonstrating the party's strong belief in the necessity of these charges. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes

Fine Gael has historically supported the implementation of water charges in Ireland. In 2014, when the party was in government, it introduced water charges as part of a broader austerity program. Despite public backlash and protests, the party maintained its stance, arguing that the charges were necessary for water conservation and infrastructure investment. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Fine Gael Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 2,870 voters that identify as Fine Gael.

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