SIEMENS HAS OFFERED to lend the government money to install up to 1.1m domestic water meters, according to the Irish Times. The company told RTÉ that is wants to meet Minister Brian Lenihan to discuss how private industry could support the water meter scheme as well as other energy saving projects.
Water Charges
# water-charges - Thursday 19 April, 2012
Tánaiste defensive as government accused of being ‘outrageously deceptive’
Micheál Martin led criticism of the government over changes to the one-parent allowance during Leaders’ Questions in the Dáil this morning.
Junior Minister: Your water could be cut off if you don’t pay charge
Junior Minister Fergus O’Dowd told Midweek on TV3 that if people don’t pay their water charges even though they can afford to, they could get their water cut off.
# water-charges - Wednesday 18 April, 2012
Expect your first water bill in late 2014, says Phil Hogan
Environment minister couldn’t say how much it will cost consumers, but said a standing charge would be involved.
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Nine things you need to know this morning…
Opposition TDs criticise govt for keeping people in the dark over water charges
Fianna Fáil also raised concerns about job security for the thousands of people currently employed in water services.
# water-charges - Tuesday 17 April, 2012
The Daily Fix: Tuesday
All the biggest news stories from the day, as well as the few bits and pieces you might not have seen.
Plumbers’ association ‘ready to start work’ on installing water meters
The Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors says it has 350 firms which could be used to install meters quickly.
17 questions (and answers) about those new water charges
TheJournal.ie’s Q&A on one of the most controversial issues of the day…
New State body Irish Water will be part of Bord Gáis
Minister Phil Hogan has also confirmed that there will be no up-front charge for the water-metering programme.
No upfront charge for water meters – reports
Meanwhile, we find out what happened to that 2010 offer from Siemens to pay for installing 1.1 million water meters…
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Nine things you need to know this morning…
# water-charges - Monday 16 April, 2012
Poll: Should households pay for their own water meters?
The Government says it would be in line with international practice but is it fair?
# water-charges - Sunday 15 April, 2012
Sinn Féin calls on Government to clarify water meter charges
Party spokesperson Brian Stanley has said any attempt to bill households for water meters will be “fiercely resisted”.
Homeowners will have to pay for their own water meters
The cost of water meters will be passed onto consumers, the Government has revealed.
# water-charges - Saturday 31 March, 2012
Hogan thanks 798,957 Household Charge registrants for ‘genuine patriotism’
The environment minister says the charge is a “legacy left behind” and wouldn’t be pursued if an alternative had been found.
GALLERY: 5,000 attend anti-Household Charge demo in Dublin
Thousands gathered outside the National Convention Centre, where Fine Gael’s Ard-Fheis is taking place this weekend.
# water-charges - Saturday 24 March, 2012
In pictures: Household charge protesters rally in campaign against payment
The 2,000-seater National Stadium wasn’t able to hold all of those who gathered for today’s protest.
# water-charges - Monday 16 January, 2012
Poll: Are you in favour of water charges?
Water charges will be good for the environment but will also mean another household bill for homeowners (and tenants). So what do you think – good thing or not?
Hogan says 90 per cent of all households face water charges by 2014
The Environment Minister was speaking as a six-week public consultation on water charges begins today.
The 9 at 9: Monday
Nine things to know this morning…
# water-charges - Sunday 4 December, 2011
Readers’ Panel: What are you expecting from the Budget?
We spoke to a wide range of TheJournal.ie readers about their hopes and fears for this week’s Budget. Here’s what they had to say.
# water-charges - Sunday 20 November, 2011
Budget leaks: Dublin and Brussels in €300m dispute over public pay bill Exclusive
The government says cutting public jobs will save €2.5bn by 2015 – but the European Commission’s draft report is far less optimistic.
# water-charges - Saturday 19 November, 2011
Budget leaks: €3.5bn Budget for 2013 still won’t meet Troika targets Exclusive
Briefing notes prepared for German MPs also predict that employment will continue to fall next year, and that Ireland may miss bank targets.
# water-charges - Friday 18 November, 2011
REVEALED: Government’s leaked plans for Ireland’s austerity budgets Exclusive
TheJournal.ie has obtained the documents, given to German MPs, which outline the contents of the 2012 and 2013 Budgets.
# water-charges - Tuesday 26 July, 2011
Cabinet signs off on ‘interim’ €100 household levy
A €100 household charge will be imposed for two years, while the presidential election will take place on October 27.
# water-charges - Monday 25 July, 2011
Poll: Is €100 a reasonable amount for property and water charges?
Household property and water charges are to be rolled together into one €100 lump. What’s your reaction?
The 9 at 9: Monday
Nine things to know this morning: Norway gunman prepares for court, a Bank of Ireland deal saves YOU €245, and how long will it take you to smile today?
# water-charges - Wednesday 1 June, 2011
Take 5: Wednesday
5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock
# water-charges - Tuesday 31 May, 2011
Water meter installation to begin in Irish homes early next year
It’s not clear if the first of those to have water meters fitted will escape the “interim household utility charge”, which the environment minister denies is simply another name for a flat rate water charge.
# water-charges - Tuesday 3 May, 2011
Take 5: Tuesday
5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock.
# water-charges - Sunday 17 April, 2011
Water charges could be introduced before meters are fitted
If the State’s finances get any worse then the government could be forced to act early, Pat Rabbitte admits.
# water-charges - Wednesday 6 April, 2011
The Daily Fix: Wednesday
Our usual wrap-up of the day’s news, and some bits you may have missed from the last 24 hours.
Water charges could still be years away, minister says
Junior minister Fergus O’Dowd tells the Dáil that the installation of water meters in every home could take until 2015.
# water-charges - Tuesday 7 December, 2010
Every house sale subject to stamp duty
Every house purchase up to €1m will be subject to 1 per cent levy; it goes up to 2 per cent over €1m. But it will pay to get your home’s energy-efficiency up to scratch.
# water-charges - Friday 22 October, 2010
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