University of Limerick wins case against water charges for college student accommodation

The case is regarded as significant for universities providing student accommodation. It is understood that if it got the go-ahead it could have meant an annual cost of €106 per student

As a result of the ruling, Uisce Eireann is not entitled to charge for the water provided to the university student accommodation within the statutory constraints of the level of use and the allocation of domestic allowances. File photo: Kieran Clancy

University of Limerick has won a legal battle against Uisce Eireann over water charges for college student accommodation.

Ms Justice Marguerite Bolger in the High Court ruled that Uisce Eireann, previously Irish Water, was not entitled to charge for water provided to the university student accommodation.