Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 March 2010
360 Deputy Mary Upton asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if there are any concessions with regard to water rates for schools that have acquired a green flag status; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13678/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Government's Water Pricing Policy requires local authorities to recover the cost of providing water services from non domestic users of these services. Water charges are levied by local authorities based on volumetric use measured by water meters. There is no specific concession in relation to water charges for schools that have acquired green flag status. However, where a school has undertaken measures to reduce water consumption as part of the Green Schools Programme, they will incur lower water charges. My colleague, the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Science, is providing funding for water conservation measures in schools as part of the Summer Works Scheme for 2010 which is managed by her Department.
