Water pressure to be turned down for people who fail to pay
Pressure will be applied to householders who fail to pay new water charges with their water pressure reduced.. The cost of water charges has yet to be formally agreed. but it's understood that the cost to an average household will be in the region of 100 and 300 euro a year. It's understood that Irish Water, the new body responsible for water supply will have the power to reduce the water pressure of any customer who consistently refuses to pay. TD - Richard Boyd Barrett, from People Before Profit says this will hit the most vulnerable hardest: Press PLAY button above to listen to the audio
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