Intel facing massive hike in Irish Water bill

Intel Ireland is facing a hike of over €5 million in its annual water charges bill due to the end of cheap commercial water in Kildare.

Up to this point Intel’s 360-acre plant in Leixlip has been benefiting from the lowest water rates in the country from Kildare County Council. But Irish Water is bringing in a single nationwide water charge for businesses next year, which will see Intel’s annual water and waste ...