Irish Water postponed new charges over 'optics' fear

Irish Water was concerned about the “optics” of being seen to introduce new water charges for businesses during the Covid-19 crisis.
Irish Water postponed new charges over 'optics' fear
Fri, 05 Jun, 2020 - 20:55
Ken Foxe

Irish Water was concerned about the “optics” of being seen to introduce new water charges for businesses during the Covid-19 crisis.

A new charging system for business customers had been due to be introduced on May 1 but has been delayed indefinitely by the utility.

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