Poll: Would you be happy with the reported future of water charges?

“Normal” usage would be paid for by general taxation.

THE EXPERT COMMISSION report on the future of water is set to be published in the coming days.

RTÉ is reporting this evening that it will recommend that “normal household usage should be paid for by the State in the form of general taxation.”

In effect, that means most people would not pay water charges.

Any water usage above what is considered a “normal” level would be paid for by householders. This level would be set by the Energy Regulator.

People with medical or exceptional needs would also be able to apply to be treated differently.

Well, what would you think of that proposal?

Today’s poll, Would you be happy with the reported future of water charges?

Poll Results:

No (8982)

Yes (6860)

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