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The former head of Irish Water walked away with a retirement package of nearly €600,000 last year

Sep 11th 2017, 9:23 PM 31,299 Views 116 Comments

The majority of the retirement package received by John Tierney when he left Irish Water came from pension entitlements.

The story of 'NO' ... 15 moments that have defined the Irish Water protest movement

# Charge This

The story of 'NO' ... 15 moments that have defined the Irish Water protest movement

Aug 29th 2015, 11:13 AM 54,263 Views 124 Comments

Not long ago, TheJournal.ie was publishing articles with headlines like ‘Why don’t the Irish protest?’.

What happens if I don't pay my bill, and other questions for Irish Water

# Bills Bills Bills

What happens if I don't pay my bill, and other questions for Irish Water

Jan 31st 2015, 10:15 AM 45,794 Views 253 Comments

John Tierney said he didn’t forsee a situation ”where we would have to be taking people to court”. But what will happen to those who don’t pay out?

Government accused of 'complete hypocrisy' over Irish Water board ... but they're having none of it

# Hell To The N-o

Government accused of 'complete hypocrisy' over Irish Water board ... but they're having none of it

Jan 21st 2015, 9:35 AM 34,871 Views 171 Comments

The utility’s new board structure has caused some confusion this evening.

Irish Water using 'protocol' to destroy your PPS numbers

# Data Protection

Irish Water using 'protocol' to destroy your PPS numbers

Dec 2nd 2014, 10:42 AM 14,667 Views 81 Comments

The utility has consulted the Data Commissioner prior to starting the job.

We'll delete all those PPS numbers by January --- Irish Water chief

# Erase And Rewind

We'll delete all those PPS numbers by January --- Irish Water chief

Nov 20th 2014, 10:18 PM 20,696 Views 158 Comments

The ‘big sell’ of Irish Water is well under way… Ministers have also been out today talking up the “€1.15 a week” figure.

# Irish Water

Irish Water will take on €130 million debt in uncollected water charges

Nov 9th 2014, 11:02 AM 18,891 Views 75 Comments

All assets and liabilities from local authorities are due to be transferred to Irish Water by 2017.

John Tierney took the media (and a minister) on a bizarre tour around a water treatment plant today

# Irish Water

John Tierney took the media (and a minister) on a bizarre tour around a water treatment plant today

Nov 4th 2014, 6:00 PM 14,496 Views 64 Comments

The Irish Water charm offensive began in Ringsend this afternoon.

Is Irish Water getting any better at answering TDs' questions?

# Communication Breakdown

Is Irish Water getting any better at answering TDs' questions?

Oct 30th 2014, 7:15 AM 7,782 Views 37 Comments

Several TDs have complained about not getting any response to their queries from the new utility.

These politicians want to know why they got legal advice they didn't ask for

# Irish Water

These politicians want to know why they got legal advice they didn't ask for

Oct 23rd 2014, 11:02 AM 12,036 Views 45 Comments

The Public Accounts Committee was told it can’t question Irish Water boss John Tierney

# Irish Water

Irish Water needs to deal with customers 'in a fantastic way'

Oct 22nd 2014, 10:40 PM 22,893 Views 163 Comments

The Irish Water boss John Tierney has met with Environment Minister Alan Kelly this afternoon.

Alan Kelly doesn't think Irish Water should pay any bonuses to staff

# Water Charges

Alan Kelly doesn't think Irish Water should pay any bonuses to staff

Oct 22nd 2014, 4:33 PM 9,825 Views 62 Comments

Alan Kelly said the new board will address the bonus culture at Irish water as a matter of priority.

State of the Nation: Will water bills be delayed?

# Dáil Talk

State of the Nation: Will water bills be delayed?

Oct 22nd 2014, 9:03 AM 9,429 Views 73 Comments

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

'Anybody with any kind of a brain will understand what I meant'

# Water Falling From The Sky

'Anybody with any kind of a brain will understand what I meant'

Oct 21st 2014, 6:20 PM 59,205 Views 184 Comments

Fine Gael Senator clarifies his comment that water “doesn’t just fall out of the sky”.

Enda Kenny: 'I have every confidence John Tierney can do his job'

# Irish Water

Enda Kenny: 'I have every confidence John Tierney can do his job'

Oct 21st 2014, 4:17 PM 8,025 Views 72 Comments

Meanwhile, a Fine Gael backbencher has called on the board of Irish Water to resign.

14 reasons why people don't like and don't trust Irish Water

# Underwater

14 reasons why people don't like and don't trust Irish Water

Oct 21st 2014, 2:05 PM 38,140 Views 132 Comments

Leaks, protests, communication breakdown and a scorned minister have all contributed to a difficult 10 months for the new semi-state.

State of the Nation: Does anyone have confidence in this man?

# Dáil Talk

State of the Nation: Does anyone have confidence in this man?

Oct 21st 2014, 9:00 AM 10,120 Views 77 Comments

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

Who are Irish Water's board and how much do they earn?

# Water Boarding

Who are Irish Water's board and how much do they earn?

Oct 20th 2014, 2:45 PM 33,595 Views 110 Comments

This much.

Martin calls on Government to intervene on Irish Water bonuses

# Ervia

Martin calls on Government to intervene on Irish Water bonuses

Oct 19th 2014, 2:22 PM 12,340 Views 70 Comments

It has also emerged that senior coalition figures have discussed the replacement of the Irish Water CEO.

These TDs are resorting to Twitter to complain about Irish Water services...

# Hey You

These TDs are resorting to Twitter to complain about Irish Water services...

Oct 15th 2014, 5:00 PM 15,961 Views 15 Comments

Fine Gael TD Noel Harrington said he’s had “no substantial response” to a series of emails and Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty doesn’t seem to be getting anywhere either.

It's the last thing he needs, but Phil Hogan's just been landed with ANOTHER Irish Water scandal

# Bad Timing

It's the last thing he needs, but Phil Hogan's just been landed with ANOTHER Irish Water scandal

Sep 7th 2014, 7:45 PM 57,468 Views 133 Comments

The former minister had the biggest job interview of his life this week, as he bids to become Agriculture Commissioner. But the issue of Irish Water just won’t go away, it seems.

We'll find out how much we have to pay for water in August - and some of us could pay less

# Irish Water

We'll find out how much we have to pay for water in August - and some of us could pay less

Feb 11th 2014, 3:58 PM 12,172 Views 48 Comments

TDs and Senators have also heard that Irish Water’s has put some 115,000 water meters into the ground, at a rate of around 27,000 a month, so far.

'We cannot do all the work': PAC's growing prominence leads to tensions among members

# Trouble Brewing

'We cannot do all the work': PAC's growing prominence leads to tensions among members

Jan 27th 2014, 10:38 AM 6,613 Views 26 Comments

An ambulance chaser or an indispensable public spending watchdog? The Public Accounts Committee’s work and role is coming under increasing scrutiny from its own members.

Poolbeg incinerator company may look for repayment if project doesn’t go ahead

# Money Wasted?

Poolbeg incinerator company may look for repayment if project doesn’t go ahead

Jan 22nd 2014, 10:51 PM 11,435 Views 38 Comments

But the taxpayer could lose €96 million.

Enda Kenny: 'We can't have a situation where thousands have to boil water every day'

# Irish Water

Enda Kenny: 'We can't have a situation where thousands have to boil water every day'

Jan 21st 2014, 8:34 AM 9,034 Views 108 Comments

The Taoiseach has defended Irish Water and its chief executive John Tierney this morning.

# Water Charges

Water charges will be announced ‘in or around August’

Jan 15th 2014, 10:50 PM 12,650 Views 107 Comments

The charges are set to begin in October with the first bills due in early 2015 but a pricing structure has yet to be decided.

'You can't make an omelette without breaking eggs': Hogan defends Irish Water spending

# Big Philly Style

'You can't make an omelette without breaking eggs': Hogan defends Irish Water spending

Jan 15th 2014, 12:54 PM 10,377 Views 129 Comments

The Environment Minister has been called on to resign by Sinn Féin’s Gerry Adams today.

Hayes: Bonus payments at Irish Water not justified

# Cold Water

Hayes: Bonus payments at Irish Water not justified

Jan 15th 2014, 11:33 AM 9,015 Views 94 Comments

CEO of the semi-state, John Tierney, confirmed yesterday that staff would be entitled to bonus payments totalling up to six per cent of their salary.

Irish Water faces questions from Public Accounts Committee over funding

# John Tierney

Irish Water faces questions from Public Accounts Committee over funding

Jan 15th 2014, 7:45 AM 4,158 Views 38 Comments

John Tierney, who appeared before the joint Oireachtas Environment Committee yesterday, will be back in Leinster House this evening to answer more questions on Irish Water’s finances.

# Irish Water

Irish Water will spend nearly €86 million on consultants, contractors and legal advice

Jan 14th 2014, 10:51 PM 17,266 Views 100 Comments

The new utility company’s submission to the Oireachtas Environment Committee outlines how up to €180 million will be spent to establish it.

# Irish Water

Government knew of outside consultants procured at Irish Water almost a year ago

Jan 14th 2014, 10:51 PM 11,796 Views 68 Comments

Costs were released for the first time today but Irish Water has said that the Government knew of the completion of the procurement process 10 months ago.