£180,000 on bottled water in three years

Wednesday 12 March 08

The government department in charge of Northern Ireland's tap water supply until last April spent almost £180,000 on bottled water in three years, according to BBC.

The figures were given in response to a question from DUP assembly member Sammy Wilson, who said the cost was unacceptable. "I find it amazing that the department which is actually in charge of the Water Service doesn't have enough faith in the product which it produces that it has to go out and spend almost £180,000 on bottled water," he said.

Environment Minister Arlene Foster has ordered an end to office water coolers following a bill of £183,559.

The DRD says it is also phasing out the provision of bottled water.

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