Domestic water charges were introduced in 2015 for Irish homes that are connected to a public water supply or to public wastewater services. Irish Water, the national water utility, administers the water charges. However, the Water Services (Amendment) Act 2016 suspended the issuing of domestic water bills for the second quarter of 2016. It also suspended domestic water charges for 9 months, from 1st July 2016 to 31st March 2017, with no charging or billing of domestic customers during that period. This suspension has been extended for a further 4 months by the Water Services Act (Extension of Suspension of Domestic Water Charges Order 2017).
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79% Yes |
21% No |
79% Yes |
21% No |
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@9FX3HB91yr1Y
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.
@B24WB9Q7 days7D
There should be a cap and after that you have to pay but there should be a free amount per household per month.
@B228BYG2wks2W
Yes. The relationship between ireland and water is close and intimate. We do nt make the spanish pay for sunshine.
@9ZW4CM63wks3W
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
@9ZV5F2F3wks3W
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
@9ZTYMLJ4wks4W
First provide a service that works and is of high quality without waste leaks or chemicals. then people will happily pay
@9ZTWQ6Z4wks4W
As long as the quantity of water is secure for the population and private development can deliver this ove no issue with water charges.
@9ZT3FBC4wks4W
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.
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