Polluted tap water ‘must not be levied’

Thousands of households across the country living with contaminated water supplies should be exempt from any Irish Water charges until the scandal is addressed.

Fianna Fáil is seeking a Dáil vote tomorrow, as part of a private members bill on the issue.

Environment spokesman Barry Cowen said it was time Government TDs stopped crying “crocodile tears” for householders who will be charged for water they cannot use — and tackle the matter immediately.