As Irish Water defends handling of unpaid bills, Cork protesters not loosing resolve.
As Cork residents at Brooklodge Estate in Glanmire are preparing for another week of anti water protests, Irish Water has moved to defend it's handling of unpaid bills.
A spokesperson has confirmed it's begun the process of proactively contacting people who have an outstanding balance on their account.
However the utility says it's untrue to suggest that customers have been contacted based on their age profile. In recent weeks Irish Water has confirmed just 50 per cent of bills have been paid.
It says the process is being conducted within strict guidelines set out by the regulator.
Two men were arrested at a standoff between residents and Irish Water meter installers at the estate on Friday.
Speaking to RedFm News, Anti Water Charges Campaigner Brian Gould, who was one of the men arrested says it will not shake the resolve of the Cork residents:
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