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Uisce Éireann is being criticised for failing to consider alternatives to a project which will see 330 million litres of water taken from the River Shannon. An event held by the River Shannon Protection Alliance has heard that the proposed 170-kilometre pipeline from the Parteen Basin to Dublin will result in "dangerous low water flow" in the Shannon. Clare County Council has this month agreed to lodge a submission with An Coimisiún Pleanála outlining local representatives' concerns around the plans. Environmentalist and Senior Project Manager with the River Shannon Protection Alliance Elaine Doyle believes there are better ways to address the drink water supply shortage in the capital.

After 18 years of waiting, there's finally a major breakthrough for Kilmihil. A planning notice has confirmed that Uisce Éireann is progressing plans for a new wastewater treatment plant in the West Clare village. It follows years of delays and uncertainty around the long-promised upgrade — a project first earmarked under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, with completion initially suggested for 2025, but later pushed back to the end of the decade. The issue has sparked political debate and local frustration, particularly after an EPA report identified Kilmihil as a priority area for upgrades. Now, however, there's cautious optimism. Retired businessman and Kilmihil resident Gerry Johnston has welcomed the development as a turning point for the village's future, while Rita McInerney, who has long campaigned on the issue, says the announcement is the result of sustained local pressure and persistence. Both joined Sally-Ann Barrett in studio to discuss what this latest step means for Kilmihil — and whether it finally puts the village on a firmer footing for growth and future generations. Image (c) Clare FM

There is a nationwide Status Yellow Low Temperature in place until Saturday. To get the latest on this, Anton spoke to Donal Egan, Met Eireann Meteorologist. Also we heard from David Martin, Senior Public Relations Manager, Road Safety Authority, Graeme McQueen Media Relations at the DAA. Uisce Éireann is reminding households to take a few simple steps to protect their homes. We're joined by Margaret Attridge, Head of Water Operations at Uisce Eireann.

There is a nationwide Status Yellow Low Temperature in place until Saturday. To get the latest on this, Anton spoke to Donal Egan, Met Eireann Meteorologist. Also we heard from David Martin, Senior Public Relations Manager, Road Safety Authority, Graeme McQueen Media Relations at the DAA. Uisce Éireann is reminding households to take a few simple steps to protect their homes. We're joined by Margaret Attridge, Head of Water Operations at Uisce Eireann.

Clare County Council will assist elected representatives in submitting an objection to An Coimisúin Pleanála over Uisce Éireann's plans to build a 170km pipeline from the Parteen Basin to Dublin City. The project which will cost at least €4.5bn euro has sparked concerns for tourism in East Clare given the potential impact it would have on water tourism at Lough Derg. Uisce Éireann claims the project will take just 2% of the flow from the Parteen Basin, but councillors have vociferously called for this plan to be scrapped, with some stating the biggest problem in Dublin is leakage. Cllrs Tony O'Brien and Cathaoirleach of the Killaloe MD Pat Burke spoke to Clare FM's Daragh Dolan. Image (c) Uisce Eireann

A meeting of Clare County Council has heard that community-run systems providing water to rural homes are being unfairly charged for water testing. Sixmilebridge Fianna Fáil Councillor Alan O'Callaghan is calling for an end to the billing of group water schemes, of which there are 186 in the county, for water quality testing. The local authority says groups can be refunded for these costs once they are paid. Councillor O'Callaghan believes Uisce Éireann should be billing the Council directly.

A long-awaited wastewater scheme in East Clare is said to be "on the long finger" with "no definitive start date". Ahead of this month's meeting of Killaloe Municipal District, Whitegate Fine Gael Councillor Pat Burke attempted to table a motion asking Uisce Éireann to provide an update on the Broadford scheme announced in December 2023 but was informed that the water utility no longer accepts motions from elected representatives. The Department of Housing announced an additional €700,000 for the project in November of last year, bringing its total allocation to €8 million. Councillor Burke says the lack of progress is frustrating.

Béidh an drama Pionta Amháin Uisce á chur ar stáitse ag Rang 5 & 6 Scoil Náisiúnta Cholmcille mar chuid de Scoil Gheimhridh Joe Steve Ó Neachtain.

Uisce Éireann should be mandated to commence mitigation works for wastewater leaks or discharges within one month of detection. That's the call in a private members motion from four Independent TDs before the Dáil today. Among them is Michael Collins Leader of Independent Ireland Party & TD for Cork south west who Joined Shane Coleman on the show.

Yesterday TDs descended onto the Dáil after the winter recess, and issues surrounding Merscour and migration were all on the table. Today, the hot lunch meal scheme and Uisce Éireann are set to be addressed.Pat was joined by Harry McGee, political correspondent with The Irish Times to discuss all things politics.

Uisce Éireann should be mandated to commence mitigation works for wastewater leaks or discharges within one month of detection. That's the call in a private members motion from four Independent TDs before the Dáil today. Among them is Michael Collins Leader of Independent Ireland Party & TD for Cork south west who Joined Shane Coleman on the show.

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Uisce Éireann is seeking permission to bring water from the River Shannon to Dublin and nearby counties. It will be the state's largest-ever water scheme and is projected to cost €6 billion. The planning application is due to be launched next week. To learn more, Rachel was joined by RTÉ Environment Correspondent George Lee

Uisce Éireann have today announced they are to lodge a planning application for the largest-ever water project in Irish history. Maria O'dwyer, Infrastructure Delivery Director At Uisce Éireann brings us the details.

A Clare TD fears communities in dire need of housing could be dealt a "serious setback" if a proposal to speed up construction becomes bogged down in bureaucracy. Bodyke Fine Gael Deputy Joe Cooney is urging the Government and Uisce Éireann not to create a "technical jungle" when establishing planning guidance for a new scheme involving modular wastewater treatment systems. The scheme, which was proposed by Deputy Cooney in June, will see developers use modular units in areas where wastewater treatment plants are at capacity to facilitate housing delivery. He says excessive red tape must be avoided to ensure the practice is adopted in 2026.

Join Aidan on Radio Maria Ireland as he speaks with Jim Kavanagh of the charity Uisce for Tanzania. Jim shares his decades-long mission to provide clean, safe water to remote villages and schools in Northern Tanzania. Hear how his work transforms lives—improving health, freeing up time for children to attend school, and empowering communities to […] L'articolo Giving Drink to the Thirsty – Jim Kavanagh from Uisce for Tanzania proviene da Radio Maria.

Tá sé tábhachtach go mbeadh Oifig ag Uisce Éireann i gCondae Dhún na nGall, a dúirt an Comhairleoir Contae Anthony Molloy le Frances Nic Géadaigh.

Plans to build a sewerage treatment plant on a scenic tourist attraction in Kilkee are being met with opposition. Uisce Eireann is proposing to build the plant just 100 metres from the Kilkee Cliff Walk, which research last year revealed was the most-loved Irish tourist spot by users of Tripadvisor. Local residents are taking a judicial review against the utility's plans. To find out more, Alan Morrissey spoke with local resident and member the of Save Kilkee Cliff Walk Group, Joanne Dillon. Image (c) Visit Clare

Lucht gnó Nóirín Bairéad ó Cookes Café, Caoimhín Ó Cadhla An Páipéar, Karina Ní Dhiamáin & Róisín Nic Grianna Coláiste Uisce & Maureen Concannon Maan Made ag labhairt faoi na gradaim a fuair siad ag gradaim gnó na hÉireann inné.

It's feared there could be copycat judicial reviews unless the Clareabbey Wastewater Treatment Plant is urgently upgraded. It comes as the Friends of the Irish Environment is attempting to take a High Court Action to prevent the new Banner Plaza from getting a public sewerage connection, with the Clareabbey Plant is currently operating above capacity. It's sparked concerns for future housing developments in the area and for the future of the new Lidl store due to open on the Clare Road. Ennis Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Daly says Uisce Éireann must get their act together.

Almost a quarter of Uisce Éireann staff earned a salary over one hundred thousand euro last year.Officials from Uisce Eireann appeared before the Public Accounts Committee earlier today outlining how over four hundred staff earned one hundred thousand euro or more last year…Uisce Eireann also outlined that it will be beyond 2030 before the Greater Dublin Drainage Project will be up and running, which was identified as necessary over a decade ago.Newstalk's Chief Reporter Barry Whyte was monitoring this meeting, and joins Ciara Doherty to give the latest updates. Also joining to discuss is James Geoghegan, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay South, and member of the PAC committee.

Tá Cairde Comhshaoil na hÉireann - tar éis tús a chuir le cás Ard Chuirte I gcóir le daoine áitiúla I gcathair Chorcaí ag lorg Athbhreithniú Breithiúnach ar an gcúis gur cheadaigh an EPA Plean Gníomhaíochta Uisce Éireann i Meitheamh 2025.

A Clare TD claims the inclusion of his suggestion on wastewater treatment plants in newly-drafted Government housing policy is proof backbenchers can make a difference. Minister James Browne has instructed Uisce Éireann to progress the use of modular units that can be used for new housing developments or fixed to existing plants to expedite delivery. It follows Bodyke Fine Gael Deputy Joe Cooney's proposal in June of this year that plants be constructed off-site as an interim solution to delays in unsewered settlements. Speaking in the Oireachtas Housing Committee, he says it's a "major boost for rural areas".

A Clare developer claims allowing the private sector to fund the construction of wastewater infrastructure would "definitely" speed up its delivery. Housing Minister James Browne has tabled a proposal whereby developers would be responsible for building wastewater treatment plants. Once the EPA finds that the plants meet environmental standards, they would then be taken in charge by Uisce Éireann. Ciaran Breen of Ciaran Breen Construction has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons he believes it would give developers a greater incentive to complete the project on schedule.

Uisce Éireann will be required to manage new privately built wastewater plants under proposals Minister for Housing James Browne will bring to Cabinet this morning. The move is aiming to speed up the delivery of homes in rural towns and villages that currently have inadequate water services. Ciara discusses this further with Paul Davis, Lecturer in Public Procurement, DCU.

A popular bus route connecting West Clare and the county town will be altered for the next two months. Due to ongoing works being carried out by Uisce Éireann, Local Link's C12 Ennis to Miltown Malbay route will be unable to service Coore Church until December 19th. Passengers will instead have to board at either the Hand Hill or the Crosses of Annagh. Quilty Fianna Fáil Councillor Michael Shannon says while there will be some disruption, the works will be worthwhile.

Labhir Michelle le Sinead Uí Bhaoil a thug tarrtháil ar thachrán dhá bhliain d'aois in Anagaire i mí na Samhna anuraidh, Diane Robinson, mathair an tachráin, Maitiú Clerkin, Joe Heron, Turlagh McDaid agus Dualta Bracken a thug tarrtháil ar bheirt pháistí agus fear amach ón Trá Mór in Ard a Rátha i mí Lúnasa i mbliana.        

Measann Iar-Stiúrthóir Forbartha Pobail agus Seirbhisí Pleanála Chomhairle Condae Dhún na nGall, Liam Mac a Bhaird go raibh cúrsaí níos fearr sa Chondae nuair a bhí cúramaí Uisce agus Tithíochta go hiomlán ar an Chomhairle Condae.

Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú has raised concerns on some aspects of Uisce Éireann’s spending, saying it sends the wrong message to small businesses who are paying water rates.

Barry Kenny of Irish Rail, involved in works between Mallow and Cork, explains why the Mallow to Tralee rail line is not included on the programme of works.

The Managing Director of Supermac's says they'll fight "tooth and nail" to defeat a new challenge to its planned service station in Clare. Uisce Éireann has stopped working on a wastewater connection to the new Banner Plaza located at Junction 12 outside Ennis due to High Court legal action launched against the water utility in August. The action is being taken by the group Friends of the Irish Environment on the grounds that the Clareabbey Wastewater Treatment Plan is "already overloaded" - a claim disputed by Supermac's. Pat McDonagh says there's no basis to the challenge and insists the plaza will be open to the public in the near future.

It's claimed an urgent upgrade of Kilmihil's Wastewater Treatment Plant is needed to stimulate further population growth. It follows a new EPA report which identified the West Clare village as one of 34 priority areas nationwide were upgrades are needed to prevent wastewater discharges from harming rivers, estuaries, lakes and coastal waters. According to Uisce Éireann however, upgrades at Kilmihil will not be complete until 2030. Local Independent Councillor Dinny Gould says it's not good enough.

Noel Byrne, Environmental Protection Agency Programme Manager, discusses their latest report which has found that delays by Uisce Éireann in delivering improved infrastructure are prolonging risks to water quality.

Water supply disruptions in Ennis are expected to be less common going forward following improvement works. Uisce Éireann has completed the replacement of over 300 metres of aged water mains with new modern pipes on the Gort Road. The water utility says Ward and Burke Construction Limited will begin reinstating the permanent road surface in due course on behalf of Uisce Éireann in partnership with Clare County Council. Uisce Éireann Programme Manager Jack Cronin is thanking locals for their cooperation throughout the project.

Kilkee and Ballyvaughan continue to have raw sewerage discharged into their waters on a daily basis. The Environmental Protection Agency's Urban Wastewater Report for 2024 shows they were among 15 towns and villages doing so, due to a lack of connection to a treatment plant. Kilmihil, meanwhile is being classed as a priority area as mistreated wastewater is causing harm to lakes, rivers, estuaries and coastal waters, while plants at Lahinch and Killaloe failed to meet standards. EPA Drinking Water and Wastewater Enforcement Inspector David Shannon has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that Uisce Éireann must urgently expedite its work.

Uisce Eireann is set to begin repair works to water mains serving O'Brien's Bridge this week. The repairs involve the replacement of over one kilometre of aged water mains, which the water authority says will provide a more secure and reliable water supply less prone to leakage. To facilitate the works the L70361 will be closed in stretches with a traffic management system in place until the works completion in early November. Programme Manager with Uisce Éireann, Jack Cronin, says the works will significanly lower instances of bursts on the mains.

Margaret Attridge, Uisce Éireann's Head of Water Operations, outlines details of an extended hosepipe ban in Meath, Westmeath and Donegal.

An frustrachas atá ar an phobal i gceantar Chrosaire na Tulaí in Iar Thuaisceart Chonamara mar gheall ar an fhógra atá i bhFeidhm ag Uisce Éireann ón cheathrú lá fichead do Mhí Iúil, gan uisce ón soláthar poiblí ansin a ól, mar gheall ar an leibhéal Ard mangainéis atá san uisce.

Níorbh fhiú freastal ar na Ceardlanna a d'eagraigh Uisce Éireann do Chomhairleoirí Condae Dhún na nGall inné, a dúirt an Comhairleoir Condae John Shéamuis Ó Fearraigh le Frances Nic Géadaigh.

Fresh concerns have been raised that Clare farmers will be impacted by a controversial €4.5bn Uisce Éireann plan to pump water from the River Shannon to Dublin. The project involves the construction of a 170km pipeline that will extract 2% of the Parteen Basin's annual flow, to supply an additional treated water source to Dublin, Meath, Kildare and Wicklow. The IFA and ICMSA have agreed a compensation package with Uisce Éireann that's understood to be worth an average of 100,000 euro for affected landowners. However, Clare IFA Chair Stephen Walsh believes it could have unintended consequences.

Tá fógra i bhFeidhm ag Uisce Éireann ón cheathrú lá fichead do Mhí Iúil, gan uisce ón soláthar poiblí i gCrosaire na Tulaí in Iar Thuaisceart Chonamara a ól, mar gheall ar an leibhéal Ard mangainéis atá san uisce.

Labhair John faoin scéal is deireanaí maidir le huisce Ghabhla agus go dtug Uisce Éireann le fios dó nach bhfuil maoiniú ar bith acu le píopa uisce úr a chur isteach go Gabhla.

Fresh doubt has been cast on the future of Supermac's Ennis plaza as a new high court challenge has been launched. The Friends of the Irish Environment has commenced action against Uisce Éireann for its decision to grant a wastewater connection for the plaza, which is due to open in the coming months just off junction 12 of the M18. The group claims the Clareabbey Plant is already operating above capacity and that it's regularly discharging raw or partially treated sewerage into the River Fergus. However, Ennis Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Daly believes the challenge is ridiculous and should be dismissed.

Objectors to a near-completed motorway plaza on the outskirts of Ennis insist they hope to have high court action relating to wastewater treatment wrapped up in a matter of months, not years. Fresh doubt has been cast on the future of Supermac's ten million euro development just off junction 12 of the M18, which is due to open at the end of October. Friends of the Irish Environment commenced action against Uisce Éireann, for its decision to grant a wastewater connection. Supermac's ten million euro motorway service station, which is located just off junction 12 of the M18 is almost finished construction and is set to provide up to 120 jobs when operational at the end of October. The project has already been the subject of a full judicial review, but now the Friends of the Irish Environment has launched High Court legal action against Uisce Éireann over its recent connection agreement. The environmental group claims the Clareabbey Plant is already operating above capacity and that it's regularly discharging raw or partially treated sewerage into the River Fergus. In September of last year, the High Court rejected similar arguments and confirmed the decisions of Clare County Council and An Bord Pleanála. The judgement noted that there was no evidence to support the suggestion that the treated water from the Plaza would adversely affect the output from the Clareabbey treatment plant. Environmental activist and one of the Directors of the Irish NGO Friends of the Irish Environment, Tony Lowes says, however, the EPA has since uncovered evidence that suggests storm water overflows and overcapacity.

Thursday's Morning Focus broadcasted live from the Killaloe library as part of Clare FM's Summer Tour. Alan Morrissey kicked off the show with his first guest, Brian McCarthy, Senior Planner and Coordinator with the Killaloe Municipal District. Brian provided an overview of the district, explaining how the Killaloe MD operates. Fresh doubt has been cast on the project as the Friends of the Irish Environment launched a new High Court challenge over the wastewater connection granted by Uisce Éireann. Ennis Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Daly shared his view that the challenge should be dismissed, while environmental activist Tony Lowes, one of the directors of the Friends of the Irish Environment, joined Alan Morrissey for a further discussion. Local heritage was celebrated with Arlene White, Chair of the Killaloe-Ballina Local History Society. Alan highlighted tourism in the area with Margaret O'Donnell from the Killaloe Tourist Office. A meeting took place between the Midwest couple Melanie and Barry Cleary and the Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, six years after the tragic death of their daughter, Eve. Melanie Cleary spoke with Alan about the meeting. Jessica O'Keeffe from Clare Sports Partnership outlined the upcoming Clare Outdoor Recreation Plan and opportunities for local clubs, trails, and water-based activities. While, Aldo Andreucetti from Clare County Council spoke about the Fáilte Ireland Platforms for Growth sports activity facility in Ballycuggaran.  Paddy Collins from Ballina Riverside Pool also joined the show. Local business voices included Cathal Quin of Flanagan's on the Lake, Ballina and Catriona Devereux, owner of Mother Goose Creche, with Margaret Coleman, in-house chef. Alan also welcomed traditional Irish singer Deirdre Scanlan, who performed live and shared stories from her career as an All-Ireland champion and international performer. The Clare Women in Business segment featured Pat Flynn visiting Tubber to meet Niamh Baker, co-owner of the Burren Inn, discussing her entrepreneurial journey.

Mark O'Duffy, Portfolio Manager of Infrastructure Delivery at Uisce Éireann, discusses a major repair project taking place over the Bank Holiday weekend

Stephen Burke, Uisce eireann's Regional Operations Manager for the Eastern & Midlands Region

Margaret Attridge, Uisce Éireann's Head of Water Operations discusses their plans to conserve water due to dwindling supplies after the unusually high dry spell.

Anthony Skeffington, Uisce Éireann's Regional Operations Maintenance Manager for the North West, discusses appeals to the public to conserve water.

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