‘Assess water refund costs’

Refunds for Irish Water customers who have paid their bills should be costed and assessed, Environment Minister Denis Naughten has said.

It has also emerged the Oireachtas committee on water charges, to begin work next week, is likely to hear from carers and patients groups about the need and costs of using water.

Fine Gael TDs are split on whether customers should be refunded or if non-payers should be pursued for outstanding bills.