Written answers

Wednesday, 18 April 2012

Department of Environment, Community and Local Government

Local Government Charges

10:00 pm

Photo of John LyonsJohn Lyons (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 788: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if an instalment payment option is being considered under plans for the more progressive property tax due to be introduced from 2013. [17695/12]

Photo of John LyonsJohn Lyons (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 789: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if consideration is being given under plans for a water tax to those caring for persons with special needs or disabilities who might have greater needs in their usage of water. [17696/12]

Photo of Phil HoganPhil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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The Memorandum of Understanding with the EU/IMF and ECB commits Ireland to introducing water charges for households. The objective of the water metering programme is to install water meters in households connected to the public mains and move to a charging system based on usage above a free allowance. The metering programme will commence prior to the end of 2012.

I expect that the Regulator will address affordability issues, including in respect of persons with medical conditions, in consultation with my Department and the Department of Social Protection in the context of developing a water pricing framework.

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