Legal advice on water charges rejected by Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin

Opposition parties have rejected legal advice which suggests water charges in Ireland cannot be suspended or scrapped.

Legal advice on water charges rejected by Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin

A major row has erupted after legal advice emerged which states there is no possibility under European law to remove or suspend the charges.

Irish Water’s parent firm confirmed it sought the legal advice.

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