AAA’s Murphy: cut supply to households that waste water

TD says legislation already exists for councils to restrict or cut off the supply of water to households

Anti-Austerity Alliance TD Paul Murphy

Anti-Austerity Alliance TD Paul Murphy has said households that waste water should have their supply reduced or cut off.

Murphy said that instead of charging for excessive use of water – as recently recommended by an expert commission – legislation already exists for councils to restrict or cut off the supply of water.

“The notion of charging for excessive usage or wastage is a Trojan horse for water charges,” Murphy told The Sunday ...