Irish Water: The Roles for the New Agency

In 2012 it was announced that responsibility for key water related projects, including the metering of domestic water supply, would fall under a new section of Bord Gais Eireann, Irish Water. It is proposed that Irish Water will be statutorily responsible for both investing and operating water services infrastructure in its role as a provider...

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Water bills could quadruple for Irish businesses

The price of water would quadruple in Ireland if European trends are applied, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and it is therefore crucial that businesses tackle water efficiency. The average cost of cold water was €2 per cubic meter in Ireland. However, in countries like Germany this cost was as high as €8...

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