Minister Alan Kelly: ‘Don’t pull a fast one’ on water charges

Environment Minister Alan Kelly has warned people trying to “pull a fast one” by taking the €100 water conservation grant without paying charges that they will be hit with “penalties upon penalties” if they fail to comply with the law.

The Labour deputy leader made the claims as the Right2Water campaign prepares to make what it said will be a “significant announcement” at a press conference today launching the latest national protest on Saturday, and as a prominent Fine Gael TD lashed out at Phil Hogan for his legacy of “mistakes”.

Responding to ongoing concerns over the €100 conservation grant’s future yesterday, Mr Kelly said despite widespread speculation, he is not planning any changes “in the coming period” and “no proposals” will be brought to Cabinet.