Water Charges
# water-charges - Wednesday 24 April, 2013
The Evening Fix… now with added Jedward wanting your number
Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today…
You’ll be charged for your water from October 2014 (if the Troika agree)
Michael Noonan and Brendan Howlin want Troika approval to start charging from October 2014, with the first bills in 2015.
# water-charges - Monday 8 April, 2013
Opposition parties attack Labour for ‘political posturing’ over water charges
An announcement from the Tánaiste that charges will not be implemented next January has drawn criticism from Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin.
Gilmore: Water charges will not be introduced next January
The Tánaiste says charges won’t be introduced before meters are installed, and that won’t be done in the next nine months.
# water-charges - Sunday 24 March, 2013
The 9 at 9: Sunday
Good morning! Here are the nine things you need to know as you kick off your Sunday.
# water-charges - Wednesday 13 March, 2013
Oireachtas agenda: Budget 2013, water charges and cyber-bullying
The Dáil completes its consideration of the Finance Bill today, while the Seanad finalises the new water charges scheme.
# water-charges - Thursday 7 March, 2013
Oireachtas agenda: Social media, water charges and HSE cutbacks
HSE head Tony O’Brien will return to the Oireachtas today to discuss the executive’s national service plan for 2013.
# water-charges - Thursday 28 February, 2013
30 protesters occupy PWC over ‘unfair’ austerity taxes
The activists then made their way to the IBEC conference to continue their protest.
# water-charges - Wednesday 27 February, 2013
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Good morning. Here are nine things to know as you start your day.
Oireachtas agenda: Magdalenes, water charges and Coillte sales
The Environment sub-committee will today consider amending the legislation behind the new water charges regime.
# water-charges - Wednesday 30 January, 2013
Water charges will be read digitally
There will also be a public consultation as part of the process of determining water charges.
# water-charges - Tuesday 29 January, 2013
Dublin City Council head John Tierney appointed new boss at Irish Water
A Fianna Fáil councillor has said that Tierney’s departure should lead to his powers being transferred to the Lord Mayor of Dublin.
Oireachtas agenda: Mahon tribunal, water charges and National Lottery
Senators debate amendments to water charges laws while TDs consider selling the National Lottery licence.
# water-charges - Wednesday 23 January, 2013
The 5 at 5: Wednesday
5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock.
No intention to cut people’s water cut off, says Minister
The Seanad is currently hearing details of the Water Services Bill, which will introduce water charges.
Oireachtas agenda: Bullying Bill, water charges and Shannon’s future
TDs vote tonight on whether school management boards will be forced to meet to discuss all bullying allegations.
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.
Seanad to begin debating legislation behind water charges
The Water Services Bill will begin its path through the Oireachtas in the Seanad chamber this afternoon.
# water-charges - Saturday 12 January, 2013
The Evening Fix… now with added Tarantino on Pulp Fiction Kerry Shtyle*
Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today. (*And no, that’s not a typo…)
Poll: Do you think the water charge will be largely boycotted?
Government is concerned that people won’t pay. Are they right to be worried?
Irish government ‘fears boycott of new water charges’
A leaked Troika document also reveals that the installation of water meters could be years behind the official schedule.
# water-charges - Monday 3 December, 2012
Poll: Have you paid the Household Charge yet?
With details of the property tax to be announced this week, we’re wondering: Have you handed over the €100 yet?
# water-charges - Tuesday 6 November, 2012
Customers unlikely to face disconnection for unpaid water charges
The CEO of Bord Gais, which is setting up the new Uisce Éireann, says water is too important to disconnect.
# water-charges - Monday 15 October, 2012
The 9 at 9: Monday
Nine things you need to know this morning.
# water-charges - Wednesday 19 September, 2012
Hogan admits water charges law will be behind Troika schedule
A European Commission report yesterday said legislation would be tabled in the coming days – but Phil Hogan says it’ll be later this year.
# water-charges - Tuesday 18 September, 2012
Brussels approves latest €1bn loan under Ireland’s bailout programme
The European Commission confirms water charges will be in quicker than expected – and calls for tweaks to benefits for the jobless.
# water-charges - Saturday 1 September, 2012
Pensions, the internet and whiskey: The week in numbers
How much is a premium Dublin hotel room REALLY worth? And what does it take to reach age 116?
# water-charges - Friday 31 August, 2012
Water meter installation will commence next year
Reports this morning suggested that water metering may be delayed but the Government insists that installations will begin in 2013.
# water-charges - Wednesday 29 August, 2012
The Evening Fix: Wednesday
Things we learned, loved and shared today.
Leaked EU report: Water charges to kick in from January 2014
Irish homes will pay water charges from 1 January 2014, Brussels says – far earlier than Phil Hogan had previously said.
# water-charges - Friday 8 June, 2012
Water charges waiver system proposed for low-income households
A joint Oireachtas committee report has also recommended that Irish Water, the new State body, should remain in public ownsership.
# water-charges - Wednesday 30 May, 2012
Bord Gáis says Irish Water plan won’t come until at least mid-July
SIPTU members are being balloted for industrial action over job fears as services are transferred from local authorities to the new State company.
# water-charges - Tuesday 8 May, 2012
No deal to give tender for water meters to O’Brien firm, insists minister
Pat Rabbitte says reports that SiteServ has won the tender to install water meters in Irish homes are incorrect.
# water-charges - Thursday 26 April, 2012
Bruton says ministers should thrash out their differences at Cabinet table
Former taoiseach John Bruton has said that Ministers should work out their differences in secret at the Cabinet table.
Enda Kenny: We can’t guarantee water will not be cut off
Taoiseach says that Government can’t send a message to people that they need not pay water charges. However, decision not yet made on how to tackle amount of water “lost” between production and tap – and who will pay for it.
# water-charges - Tuesday 24 April, 2012
Howlin insists no possibility of selling off Irish Water
The public expenditure minister says Irish Water will not form part of the Bord Gais sell-off – but the opposition aren’t convinced.
# water-charges - Sunday 22 April, 2012
Fornication and feeling great: The week in quotes
“Hurrah for fornication”.
Varadkar apologises over water charges confusion
The Transport Minister has apologised over the Government’s handling of the issue, adding that charges will not be applied for at least another two years.
The 9 at 9: Sunday
Good morning! Here’s some (well, nine) things you should know this Sunday am.
# water-charges - Saturday 21 April, 2012
Government insists only 300,000 homes won’t have meters
But this number will come down significantly in the coming years, according to the Department of the Environment.
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