Council urges water charge rebate for residents in ‘hard water’ areas

Cork County Council is to write to Irish Water urging it to compensate people living in ‘hard water’ areas and to provide waivers for those suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Sinn Féin councillor Pat Buckley and Independent councillor Noel Collins won the backing of their colleagues for their respective suggestions at a meeting in County Hall yesterday.

Mr Collins said a large number of people suffered from IBS and, because of the condition, had to flush their toilets considerably more than average.