Businesses owe 90 million Euros in water rates
The amount of money owed to councils in commercial water charges has trebled in just one year to 90 million Euros.
The Irish Independent reports that local authorities are collecting as little as 27 per cent of the amounts of commercial water charges owed.
Despite long-standing commercial water charges, businesses struggling in these difficult economic conditions, are refusing to pay. Outstanding charges rose from €29m to almost €90m.
Despite the high unpaid amount, few businesses are going without water. Councils are refusing to shut-off supplies as they do not want to be seen to be forcing businesses to shut.
Audit reports commissioned by the Department of the Environment highlight:
The total amount outstanding to local authorities stands at almost €88m.
Wexford is collecting just 27 per cent of the commercial water charges. Meath and Clare both collect 30 per cent. Few councils are taking in more than 70 per cent.
Dublin City Council is owed the most at €21.4 million. followed by Cork County, which is owed €14.4 million, and Wexford, which is owed €11.3 million.
Read the full story on the Irish Independent website
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The amount of money owed to councils in commercial water charges has trebled in just one year to 90 million Euros.
The Irish Independent reports that local authorities are collecting as little as 27 per cent of the amounts of commercial water charges owed.
Despite long-standing commercial water charges, businesses struggling in these difficult economic conditions, are refusing to pay. Outstanding charges rose from €29m to almost €90m.
Despite the high unpaid amount, few businesses are going without water. Councils are refusing to shut-off supplies as they do not want to be seen to be forcing businesses to shut.
Audit reports commissioned by the Department of the Environment highlight:
The total amount outstanding to local authorities stands at almost €88m.
Wexford is collecting just 27 per cent of the commercial water charges. Meath and Clare both collect 30 per cent. Few councils are taking in more than 70 per cent.
Dublin City Council is owed the most at €21.4 million. followed by Cork County, which is owed €14.4 million, and Wexford, which is owed €11.3 million.
Read the full story on the Irish Independent website
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