Sinn Féin MLA Sinead Ennis reiterates firm commitment to protecting workers and families from domestic water charges
Sinn Féin has reiterated its firm commitment to protecting workers and families from domestic water charges, as Sinéad Ennis MLA welcomed the Infrastructure Committee’s decision to advance legislation extending the Department’s subsidy to NI Water for a further five years.
The Infrastructure Committee member said the move will help ensure that already hard‑pressed households are not burdened with additional costs and will protect them from domestic water charges until 2032.
Sinéad Ennis said: “Sinn Féin is absolutely clear that we will not impose domestic water charges on workers and families who are already under significant financial pressure.
“This morning, the Infrastructure Committee agreed to take forward legislation that will extend the Department’s subsidy to NI Water for another five years.
“This is a positive step that demonstrates the Minister’s commitment to supporting households through the cost‑of‑living crisis.
Crucially, it will help ensure that families are protected from the introduction of domestic water charges until 2032.
“More than £500 million will be provided to NI Water to support its day‑to‑day operations. This investment will shield households from potential bills of up to £600, similar to the charges faced by people in England, Scotland and Wales.
“Sinn Féin will continue to stand up for workers and families by ensuring they are not hit with additional water charges.”
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Installing a meter involves coming from the street water main to your service pipe leading to your property. A shut off valve may be set at this point. The meter is then connected – it could be a smart meter which can be read automatically. From there the piping goes to your water system at home. In some cases the meter could be set inside the property itself.
