Increase to water charges a 'blunt instrument' that will 'hurt the most vulnerable' farmers

"The burdens placed continually on farmers and small rural businesses need to be taken seriously by this Government."

Uisce Éireann has confirmed that a new set of national water and wastewater business charges will come into effect on October 1.

Farmers are fearful of the impact that upcoming increases in water charges will have on their business costs.

Uisce Éireann has confirmed that a new set of national water and wastewater business charges will come into effect on October 1.