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Irish Water created
New state body Irish water is created. It makes up part of Bord Gáis. -
Backlash begins
Government hit with backlash from opposition parties over the introduction of what are described as "stealth charges". -
Waiver system for low income households
An Oireachtas committee recommend that the water charges be waived on low income households. -
New jobs
Irish water announce that the installation of water meters will involve the creation of 1,600 jobs. -
Advertisement appears on JobsBridge
An advertisement appears on the JobsBridge website for interns to work fitting water meters in Donegal.