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06 Sept 2025
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While it is understood that work began under the previous government on draft regulations for excessive water use charges, the cheeky extra time in the shower will live another day.
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Brown TD has said he is aware that the draft regulations was undertaken as part of the commitment under the previous programme for government. This previous work was reflected in the Ministerial Briefing that was recently published and which he received upon taking office.
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage released a statement today, March 11, to say that the Minister is not giving consideration at this time to bringing in such charges.
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No proposal has been brought to the Minister in this regard and charges do not form part of the current programme for government.
Deputy Brown is said to be focused on implementing the programme for government and in particular he is focused on increasing the delivery of more homes which is his "highest priority".
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