European Commission must explain water charge rules, says Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes

Strict EU rules forcing Ireland to introduce charges for water must be explained by the European Commission to the new Oireachtas committee on the future funding of water services, says Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes.

He made the call ahead of the committee questioning officials today with Irish Water about the future of bills for households.

Committee members say they will ask Irish Water n how it intends to fund the future of services or get private investment if charges are largely supplemented by the State.