EU: Water fees up to Government

Measuring how much water is used by households is a basic pre-condition under EU rules, but how much to charge for water is up to the Government, according to the European Commission.

The clarification comes just before a massive protest planned for Dublin today that is making headlines around the globe.

It also coincides with the Government listing two projects for which they would like to win some EU funding to be used by Irish Water to provide a new water supply system and sewerage plant for Dublin.