McCreevy backs plans for €200-a-year water charges

FINANCE Minister Charlie McCreevy yesterday backed proposals to introduce a €200-a-year water charge on households.

McCreevy backs plans for €200-a-year water charges

Standing by the Department of Finance’s demand for metered water charges, the Minister said he was in favour of the move that could raise up to €200 million for local authorities.

The principle of user charges had to be established, Mr McCreevy said, pointing to service areas such as motor tax and electricity and phone charges.

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