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Irish Water deadline for households is extended

The deadline for households sending information back to Irish Water has been extended to the end ...
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12.59 24 Oct 2014


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Irish Water deadline for households is extended

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The deadline for households sending information back to Irish Water has been extended to the end of November.

The Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) has accepted a proposal to extend the campaign, which it says is in line with the recent water charges plan.

"This means Irish Water will issue first bills to households at the end of January 2015 and these bills will include household and children free allowances provided that people register with Irish Water by the end of November", the CER adds.

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The original deadline had been set for October 31st.

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Of the estimated 1.6 million households in the country, Irish Water says 747,000 customers have so far returned the forms.

Irish Water also says the installation of meters is ahead of schedule, with 464,000 installed so far - exceeding the target of 450,000 by the end of the year.

Yesterday, the Taoiseach Enda Kenny said a decision will be made "in the next few weeks" on whether to extend the capping of water charges.

Currently, charging for all homes will be capped at the assessed rate for nine months.

Mr Kenny said the public must have "absolute confidence" in Irish Water if the system of water charges is to work.


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