There’s some welcome relief for thousands of rural dwellers in Clare with news that the contrverisal septic tank registration fee will be just five euro now instead of 50.
Environment Minister Phil Hogan has announced he’s lowering the charge for those who register their septic tanks within the first three months – those who sign up by June will pay just five euro in what he’s called a practical approach that will be applied to the inspection of tanks also.
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Campaigners in Clare have called for grant assistance to cover any repairs required after such inspections but the Minister says a period of public consultation will follow the publication of full inspection guidelines in two weeks time
