Northern Ireland's Infrastructure Minister dismisses domestic water charges, calls for collaborative approach and adequate funding.
Northern Ireland's Infrastructure Minister, John O'Dowd, has dismissed the idea of introducing domestic water charges to tackle NI Water's funding deficit, which is affecting economic development. Instead, O'Dowd called for a collaborative approach involving the Executive, Assembly, and adequate funding to deliver essential services. The cost of improving Belfast's drainage and sewage system has increased from £1.4bn to £2.1bn.
April 07, 2024
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