Anti-Austerity Alliance say EU is a key driver of water privatisation

The Anti-Austerity Alliance has said the Government is rowing in behind 'EU diktats to trample on the democratic will of the Irish people' in relation to water charges.

The Anti-Austerity Alliance has said the Government is rowing in behind 'EU to trample on the democratic will of the Irish people' in relation to water charges.

Yesterday the European Commission said Ireland can't legally abolish its system of water charges under a EU directive.