Water charge measures ‘smuggled’ through Dail
The claims were made as a day-long anti-austerity protest outside Leinster House saw one garda knocked unconscious amid counter accusations of police brutality.
Compliance measures being debated in the Dáil yesterday and today will force tenants to agree to pay water charges in any new leases and for homeowners to foot unpaid bills before selling a property. The issues are contained in a miscellaneous environment bill.
