Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 October 2017
706. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will assess a proposal (details supplied) to assist the not-for-profit sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42720/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services recommended adherence to the principle of equity of treatment for those who have paid and have not paid their water charges since domestic charges were introduced. The Oireachtas approved the committee’s report last April. In this context, the recently published Water Services Bill 2017 includes a provision to refund water charges and the Bill is currently being considered by the Oireachtas.
Irish Water is currently finalising a refunds plan. The guiding principle is that refunds will be made directly to account holders. Irish Water is engaging with financial institutions to ensure that those who may wish to make a donation to charity from the refund are advised as to how they may do this.
