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01/02/2013
Septic Registration Expected To Close At 75%
Up to 75% of all septic tank owners are expected to have registered by this evening's deadline, Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan has said.
Currently the number registered stands at 68%.
The minister added a warning that those who fail to register in time would be breaking the law, and that they would not be entitled to financial assistance if they have a problem with their tank in the future.
The fee is €50 and registration can be done at www.protectourwater.ie, by post or at local authority offices.
Any extension to today's deadline has been ruled out.
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Currently the number registered stands at 68%.
The minister added a warning that those who fail to register in time would be breaking the law, and that they would not be entitled to financial assistance if they have a problem with their tank in the future.
The fee is €50 and registration can be done at www.protectourwater.ie, by post or at local authority offices.
Any extension to today's deadline has been ruled out.
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