Students hit with water rates'

Some landlords are hiking rents for students by anything from €60 a month because of anticipated water charges, according to student accommodation advisory services.

The adjustments are being made even though the first bills for water will not be sent until January.

The Union of Students in Ireland welfare officer, Greg O’Donoghue, said he did not think it was acceptable for rates to be increased based on charges that have not been implemented ...