How Can We Charge For Excessive Use Of Water?
6 Mar 2017The proposal to charge for excessive use of water under the Water Services Act, 2007 is not credible.
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Staff
Board Members
Mr Sean Moriarty
Former Head of Tax Administration and Consumption Taxes Division, OECD.
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Ms Mary Walsh
Chartered Accountant.
Independent member of the National Economic and Social Council.
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Research Affiliates
Dr Paul Redmond
Intern Economists
Funding
We are an independent organisation fully funded by Atlantic Philanthropies.
Featured theme: Water Policy
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How Should We Pay for Water
14 Dec 2016The Report by the Expert Commission on the Funding of Domestic Public Water Services in Ireland has been submitted on schedule to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Future Funding of Domestic Water Services.
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The Future Of Water Charges ?
15 Jun 2016This note sets out the current position in relation to water charges. It also looks at the system of paying for water services in Northern Ireland.
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Irish Water : The Importance Of Staying The Course
26 Nov 2015Irish Water has made significant progress in a short period. Abolishing Irish Water and removing domestic water charges would be a mistake and set back the prospects of having water services fit for a modern economy.
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The New Water Charging Structure
3 Dec 2014This note analyses the new structure of water charges.
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Water Pricing Infographic
17 Nov 2014We’ve contributed a lot to the debate on water pricing in Ireland. Here’s an infographic that sums up our position on the pricing of water in Ireland.
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Domestic Water Use And Charges : Evidence From The USA
12 Nov 2014The rates and structure of Water Charges vary significantly across the U.S.
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Letter from California – Hospitals, Highways and Water
31 Mar 2014California continues to be a world leader in most of what it does and how it does it.
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