A Kerry TD is calling on the Department of Housing to subsidise what he calls savage costs to connect to the new Kilcummin sewerage scheme
Deputy Danny Healy-Rae said those connecting to the new line will be hit with a charge of between 3 and 3-and-a-half-thousand euro.
In May, Irish Water announced that in partnership with Kerry County Council, it will finally progress much-delayed plans for a new sewer collection system for Kilcummin village to ensure wastewater from the area is treated appropriately.
It will include six kilometres of sewers and a pumping station.
The scheme will connect with the sewer network in Killarney and the sewage will be treated at Killarney wastewater treatment plant.
Deputy Healy-Rae got confirmation of the charges during a Irish Water briefing with Kerry Oireachtas members today and says the department needs to take action:
