asked the Minister for the Environment if he will instruct county councils to waive the collection of water rates from old age pensioners.
Written Answers. - Water Rates Waiver.
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Under existing legislation it is entirely a matter for each county council to fix the charges to be made by them for the supply of water for any purpose including domestic purposes.
I understand, however, that Cork (S) County Council does in fact make a reduced water charge in the case of old age pensioners.