Country’s first water meter installed as roll-out begins

The first of the country’s 1m water meters has been installed in Co Kildare with metering installation set to extend to another six counties over the next two months.

Next month, the €450m installation scheme will extend to homes in Co Meath, Co Wexford, and Co Kerry, while water meters will be fitted in parts of Co Limerick, Co Mayo, Fingal County, and Dublin City in October.

It will be 2015, however, before the first water bills will have to be paid.