Details of government plans to recoup unpaid water charges revealed
More details have emerged of how the government intends to recoup unpaid water charges. New laws will see Irish Water have the power to go to the District Court for an attachment order, in a process that's expected to work more quickly than regular court proceedings. If its granted, the order would see outstanding charges deducted from someone's salary or benefits before they're paid out. According to newspaper reports today, the charge could also be registered against the property, so that it couldn't be sold without the debt being paid. It comes after hundreds of Cork anti-water charges campaigners travelled to Dublin last Saturday to take part in a national protest which attracted more than 80,000 people. AUDIO: Speaking to RedFM News Diarmuid O'Cadhla of the People's Convention says if the turn out last Saturday is anything to go by people will not give up. Click the PLAY button above to hear.
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