Water meters have been installed in around 700,000 homes nationwide – however up to another 700,000 can't be as they are not on a single connection.
It's led to concern that people may be charged astronomical fees to have the supply fed directly to their own home.
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Cahir Independent Councillor Andy Maloney says he's received assurances that there's no such plan at the moment
However he fears that while set charges are in place now – Irish water is just kicking the can down the road.
