Claims Vast Majority Will Escape Fines For Excessive Water Use

Clare’s Fianna Fáil TD believes that a new Government scheme targeting households that are wasting water will have a positive impact.

The government’s reportedly considering a new scheme which would see people given a warning about wasting water and given a year to reduce their usage.

Anyone who doesn’t heed the warning could face fines of up to 280 euro.

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Deputy Timmy Dooley, who is his party’s spokesperson on Communications, the Environment and Natural Resources has been telling Clare FM’s Fiona Cahill that the move will have the desired affect.