Meeting of the Joint Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services last month

Niall O’Connor, on Independent.ie, writes:

Households that “wilfully abuse water or permit wastage” should be prosecuted and have sanctions imposed, according to a draft report being considered by TDs and senators.

The report, seen by Independent.ie, aims to form the basis of a compromise between the main political parties.

…According to the document, circulated to members by committee chairman Pádraig Ó Céidigh, those who waste water should face prosecutions.

“The Committee recommends that the Water Services Act 2007 be amended to ensure that those who wilfully abuse water or permit wastage can be prosecuted and that sanctions can be imposed,” the document states.

It also recommends that households that have paid all or some of their bills should be compensated.

Households that ‘wilfully abuse water’ to face prosecutions (Independent.ie)