Time to abolish multiple water meter charges - Mayo councillor wants commitment

MULTIPLE water meter charges imposed on farmers need to be abolished.

Councillor Damien Ryan wants to see action and has called for a commitment ahead of the general election.

He tabled a motion calling on all parties in advance of the general election to give a firm commitment to rural Ireland that they will immediately abolish multiple meter charges for water as currently exists going forward and will reimburse the farmers of Ireland who have been affected by this 'ridiculous' charge.

A delegation to meet with all party leaders to secure this, led by the cathaoirleach, was suggested.