School Water Charges

Notice of Motion – Cllr. Tom Doherty

That this Council give an up-to –date report on the water charges for schools.

The Council reply was as follows,
For 2007 a flat rate of €3.00 per pupil will apply.
For 2008 a flat rate of €3.50 per pupil will apply.
For 2009 a flat rate of €4.00 per pupil will apply.
These charges apply to Primary Schools, non fee paying Secondary Schools, Community, Comprehensive and Vocational Schools.
If actual usage as recorded by meter reading is lower than these charges, then the actual usage charge shall apply.

Cllr. Tom Doherty stated, “That this was putting pressure on running costs for schools. Water is an essential element especially in relation to hygiene. When you add water charges with rates it is easy to see the financial difficulties school management have to tackle”. With the reduction in the summer works scheme and the need to put conservation and water recycling polices in place Cllr Tom Doherty requested the Council to contact South Kerry Development Partnership to see if any “Leader funding” could be put in place to redress the above stated issues. “Education should be the full focus of schools. Historically, turf was brought to the school by the student, Will it now be a bottle of water?”