Europe putting pressure on Government to bring in water charges

The Irish Government is coming under pressure from Europe to introduce water charges.

Europe putting pressure on Government to bring in water charges
Tue, 09 Aug, 2016 - 09:14

The Irish Government is coming under pressure from Europe to introduce water charges.

The EU Environment Commissioner Karmenu Vella has warned our Housing Minister, Simon Coveney, not to violate international water laws.

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