Minimum targetsThe OECD, unsurprisingly, warned that we need to reconsider domestic water charges, increase waste fees, and impose congestion charges to meet agreed but minimum targets. Those opposed to charges warned of renewed opposition, even though this is the only OECD country without water charges. One distressing EPA water report after another, increasing demand and that almost 50 urban centres discharge sewage into waterways means the status quo cannot continue. That these observations come as talks on the CAP after 2023 place an emphasis on sustainability suggest significant change. The OECD, the EU, the EPA, and many other organisations have warned that we must change while we still can.

Source: Irish Examiner May 12, 2021 07:18 UTC