Greystones
FINE GAEL
Derek Mitchell
We have to have some charge to reduce consumption. We need to conserve water. Every other country in Europe pays something for water. I don’t see we have any alternative.
David O’Reilly
They are necessary. We are the only country in Europe that doesn’t pay for water. It could have been handled better but I think by and large people recognise the need.
Grainne McLoughlin Yes I do. These reforms are essential for the future provision of quality water services following decades of fragmented underinvestment. My priority is to make charges fair, equitable and affordable.
Liz Dillon
Didn’t want to comment
FIANNA FAIL
Gerry Walsh
I think there must be a better way. I feel people would be willing to pay if the system was fair and equitable but nobody knows what they will be paying.
Taragh Hanley
I believe that clear and fair water charges that reflect the service provided is the way to go. But it is being done unfairly and under a lot of hidden agendas.
James Doyle
If water quality were guaranteed I would see the logic in paying but it looks like it’s just a tax raising scheme instead of an attempt to upgrade and conserve water.
LABOUR
Ian McGahon
In the context of conservation, making it fair and in investing in our infrastructure; reluctantly yes. It would be politically easy to say no but I believe in being honest.
SINN FEIN
Nicola Lawless
Absolutely not. It’s just another tax. People are already paying for water. People are already on their hands and knees and this water charge is just going to cripple them.
PEOPLE BEFORE PROFIT
Jacqui Johnston
I don’t. I have been part of the CAHWT for the past two years. I feel we are already paying for water through central taxation. This is a double tax.
GREEN PARTY
Niall Byrne
The Green Party position is that they should be delayed until all residential and business have been properly metered ensuring conservation and repair is at the heart of any new system.
INDEPENDENT
Jennifer Whitmore
I wouldn’t support them in the form the Government is bringing them in at the moment. I’d rather see a focus on conversation rather than cost recovery.
Tom Fortune
No I wouldn’t. I think they are an unfair tax and I think the way they were rolled out proves that. It’s all very unclear what they are talking about.