Those involved in the North West Hospitality sector are warning prices will rise, customers will be lost and jobs threatened if proposed water charges go ahead.
Non-domestic water charges are set to be increased by 9.8 per cent in October following a decision by the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities.
The new water and wastewater tariff rates will be effective from October 1st.
The hike has been approved by the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities.
Anthony Gray is a Sligo-based restaurateur.
He says the increases are another major blow for a struggling hospitality sector.
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