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