Water charges could raise €1bn for Govt

Household water charges are expected to raise €1bn for the Government, Environment Minister John Gormley revealed today.

Water charges could raise €1bn for Govt
Mon, 25 Jan, 2010 - 14:45

Household water charges are expected to raise €1bn for the Government, Environment Minister John Gormley revealed today.

The Green leader said plans to introduce bills and install meters in 1.1 million homes will be brought to Government in a few weeks.

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CourtsWater chargesPlace: DublinPlace: ClarePlace: IrelandPerson: Environment Minister John GormleyPerson: GormleyOrganisation: GreenOrganisation: Department of the EnvironmentOrganisation: UK governmentOrganisation: Department of Environment
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