European oficials say Clare homeowners may be able to access funds to help fund the upgrade of their septic tanks.
Commissioner for Regional Policy Johannes Hahn has said the EU may be able to make funds available in order to help offset potential bills of thousands of euro for some rural residents in the county.
Legislation which will see septic tanks inspected, and which will force homeowners to pay a 50 euro registration charge, was enacted last week despite criticism from rural campaigners.
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MEP for North and West Marian Harkin is now calling on the government to see if homeowners can avail of this assistance.
