Simon Coveney: NOT bringing in water charges would be illegal

The minister responsible for water charges says he will not introduce any scheme which does not charge people for wasteful usage.

Simon Coveney: NOT bringing in water charges would be illegal
Tue, 28 Feb, 2017 - 21:04

The minister responsible for water charges says he will not introduce any scheme which does not charge people for wasteful usage.

Simon Coveney's position puts the Government on a major collision course with Fianna Fáil.

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