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Paul Murphy said Saturday's protest shows the strength of the anti-charge movement

New deadline for registering with Irish Water

Minister for the Environment Alan Kelly has confirmed that 30 June will be the deadline for registering with Irish Water in order to be eligible to receive the €100 water conservation grant.

News • 24 Mar 15

A distinction would be made between people who cannot pay and those who will not pay

Government may deduct water charges from income

The Government is understood to be considering introducing legislation to recoup unpaid water charges from people’s income.

News • 24 Mar 15

Protesters gathered at the entrance to RTÉ this afternoon

Up to 150 protesters gather outside RTÉ

Up to 150 protesters gathered outside RTÉ this afternoon to demonstrate against the broadcaster’s coverage of water protests and of austerity.

News • 09 Mar 15

Every household which registers is entitled to a €100 water conservation grant

Commission approves reduced water charges

The Commission for Energy Regulation has approved the reduced water charges announced by the government last November.

News • 05 Mar 15

By law, the occupier of a property is liable to pay domestic water charges, unless they can prove they do not live at the address

Landlords seeking reassurances on water arrears

Residential landlords are requesting an urgent meeting with Minister for the Environment Alan Kelly to seek reassurances they will not be asked to pay water charges on behalf of tenants who fall into arrears or fail to pay.

News • 25 Feb 15

The targets are in service plans that the local authorities agreed with Irish Water

More than 40% of water supply expected to be lost

Most local authorities are losing 40% of their water supply through leaks, which is not expected to improve by the end of this year despite targets to address the problem.

News • 13 Feb 15

Elizabeth Arnett said households who fail to register will be unable to apply for €100 grant

No penalties for missing water charge deadline

Minister for the Environment Alan Kelly has said tonight's deadline for householders to register with Irish Water is an administrative date and "not a line in the sand."

News • 02 Feb 15

The European Commission said the prospect of Irish Water 'becoming self-funded seem distant'

Department rejects assertions about Irish Water

The Department of the Environment has said it does not accept the assertions made about Irish Water in a draft report from the European Commission.

News • 23 Jan 15

Fermanagh, Tyrone and Derry are among the worst affected areas.

Householders boiling snow as 6,500 without water

Thousands of householders in Northern Ireland have been forced to boil snow and river water due to industrial action by staff at Northern Ireland Water.

News • 19 Jan 15

Locals in Williamstown have been boiling water for two months already

Anger over two-year boil water notice

A two-year boil water notice for residents in a Co Galway village has been described as unacceptable.

News • 05 Jan 15

Independent senator Gerard Craughwell said fundamental questions remain in relation to the Bill

Seanad votes to pass Water Services Bill

After a walk-through vote, the Seanad has voted by 28 votes to 25 to pass the Water Services Bill.

News • 23 Dec 14

The same-sex marriage referendum could be held in the first week of May

Same-sex marriage referendum to be held in May

Tánaiste Joan Burton and Minister for Justice and Equality Frances Fitzgerald have welcomed a decision by Cabinet to hold the Marriage Equality referendum next May.

News • 16 Dec 14

Water protests have taken place across the country but the exact numbers involved is hard to determine

Water Protest: Counting the madding crowd

Whatever occasion you attend in Ireland, you can be sure that you'll be asked one question afterwards - "Was there many at it?"

Special Reports • 08 Dec 14

RTÉ News revealed yesterday that the cost of metering now stands at €539m

Water metering an issue for Irish Water - Kenny

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said the issue of water metering is one for Irish Water, following comments by Ervia Chief Executive Michael McNicholas about the cost of installing the water meters.

News • 24 Nov 14

Paul Kehoe said the Government would take heed of the recent Sunday Business Post poll

Kehoe: Many people happy with water concessions

Government Chief Whip Paul Kehoe has said he believes the water charges concessions have satisfied many people.

News • 24 Nov 14

Decisions on how much people will end up paying for water will be announced in the next couple of weeks

Govt examining 'fair price' for water

Ahead of over 90 protests against water charges tomorrow, Tánaiste Joan Burton has said that water charges will be modest and capped and that the Government is examining a "fair price".

News • 01 Nov 14

Officials in the Departments of Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform are preparing a paper on water charges

Cabinet expected to discuss water charges

The Cabinet is to meet tomorrow afternoon, with ministers expected to discuss water charges.

News • 28 Oct 14

Enda Kenny said it was important that Irish Water worked well in the public interest

Irish Water must work in public interest - Kenny

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said management at Irish Water has to take the public interest into account when devising payment structures at the company.

News • 20 Oct 14

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said water charges were here to stay

Labour TD says water charges here to stay

Labour TD Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has said he expects there will be some measures in Tuesday's Budget focusing on those on low incomes to help them in relation to water charges, but insisted water charges are here to stay.

News • 12 Oct 14

A family of two adults and two children will pay an annual water bill of around €278

Metered water charges to be capped for nine months

The Commission for Energy Regulation has announced that customers of Irish Water are to have their metered charges capped at an assessed rate for the first nine months of use.

News • 30 Sep 14

Roscommon has had recurring boil water notices on its urban and rural water schemes

Castlerea to get new interim water treatment plant

One of the country's longest-running boil water sagas could be within three months of a solution.

News • 27 Aug 14

Water warning issued for Co Clare

Householders in Co Clare are being advised that water provided by the Kildysart public water supply is not suitable for drinking until further notice.

News • 29 Jul 14

Stormont committee was 'dismayed' over findings

NI Water paid meter installer £110,000 for no work

Northern Ireland Water paid a meter installer £111,000 for undertaking 12,000 appointments where no work could be carried out due to faulty instructions from the public company.

News • 07 May 14

The Cabinet has yet to finalise details of a package for welfare claimants

Standing charge for water likely to be scrapped

The Government is understood to be close to reaching a deal on water charges, which would see the controversial €50 standing charge eliminated.

News • 03 May 14

Water is being restored to households in Celbridge this afternoon

Water supply restored to Celbridge

Water is being restored to households and businesses in Celbridge, Co Kildare.

News • 18 Apr 14