Friday, August 1, 2014
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Broken promise on cost of water
THE cost of water for the average household could be one-fifth higher than previously promised by the Government, it emerged yesterday. People who have had a water meter installed will receive a bill based on consumption, but those without one yet are to have an estimated bill. The Commission for Energy Regulation (CER), the independent body reviewing the cost of running Irish Water revealed that with this charge a twoadult occupied home can expect a bill of €278 for the combined water and wastewater services – considerably above the initial cost mooted. The charges are based on adult occupants only, with the costs of children to be covered by the State, as expected. Single adult households will be charged €88 annually for water and then €51 per additional adult thereafter. A single adult availing of the dual service of water and wastewater will pay €176, and up to €102 for every
by Luke hOLOhan
adult after that. It means that a household of five would have a yearly fee of €584. Water coming from the tap is to cost half a cent a litre – 38 cent for your average power shower or one cent per kettle. To spend a penny, it will cost you close to six cent per typical flush. A spokesperson for St Vincent de Paul said: ‘This establishes a culture of high charging which could have serious implications after 2016, recognised as the end of the transitionary period.’ Fianna Fáil environment spokesman Barry Cowen TD said: ‘These charges are only the beginning. The Government will move towards full cost recovery and this will increase the charges further. ‘It exposes the cynical approach of the Government. We were promised the full details before May’s local elections, but it has taken until the Dáil summer recess for the true cost to be disclosed.’
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