Water bill defaulters can still claim €100

Householders who refuse to pay their water charges will still be able to claim their €100 water conservation grant because of a loophole in the law.

The Department of Social Protection has confirmed it will not require proof that an Irish Water bill has been paid before handing over the money.

That’s despite the fact the grant was introduced by the Government to help households with their bills in a move aimed at quelling growing public protest over water charges late last year.