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Uisce Éireann is urging consumers in Clare to conserve their water usage over an impending dry spell expected this Summer. The utility is warning that communities could experience outage in the months ahead due to an expected increase in demand for treated water. It says that simple measures such as collecting rainwater for gardening use, fixing leaks, showering instead of bathing and turning the tap off while brushing can make a major difference. Head of Water Operations Margaret Attridge says it's vital contingency supplies are available for emergency services.

Mairead Conlon, Uisce Éirean, urges people to be more conscious of how we use water.

Uisce Éireann is urging people to conserve water after demand in Dublin hit record levels during last month's hot weather, with the provider warning current usage rates are unsustainable. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Uisce Éireann's Head of Water Operations, Margaret Attridge.

Uisce Éireann has urged households across the country to help conserve water in the coming months, saying demand can quickly increase as temperatures rise. Dr. Jenny Lawler from the DCU Water Institute joined Ciara and Shane to tell us how and why we should do this.

Labhraíonn Kate McDaid le Cuán faoin hiodráitiú. An bhfuilimid ag ól go leor uisce? Agus conas gur féidir linn dea-nósanna a fhorbairt?

Uisce Éireann is urging people to conserve water after demand in Dublin hit record levels during last month's hot weather, with the provider warning current usage rates are unsustainable. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Uisce Éireann's Head of Water Operations, Margaret Attridge.

Tá Uisce Éireann ag iarraidh Ionad nua Cóireála Séarchais a thógáil ar an gCeathrú Rua.

An Oireachtas committee's been told that a housing development in East Clare has been stalled for three years due to wastewater capacity issues. Kilkishen is one of three villages in Clare where according to Uisce Éireann, there's no additional wastewater capacity or projects planned to address this. In 2024, the local authority refused plans for a 60-unit scheme in the village due to sewerage deficiencies. Responding to Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney, Department of Housing Deputy Secretary General Garret Doocey insists funds are being made available to rectify these problems.

Jerry spoke to Kenmare independent councillor Dan McCarthy after it emerged Kerry County Council had investigated almost 200 complaints relating to overgrown hedges. Cllr McCarthy is also seeking an update from Uisce Éireann regarding Kenmare’s new wastewater treatment plant and access to water for new housing developments.

Residents served by the Newport Water Treatment Plant have been living under a Boil Water Notice since May 20th, with many expressing frustration at the lack of clarity around when the issue will be resolved. Concerns have also been raised about communication from Uisce Éireann and the absence of alternative water supplies for affected households. The situation comes as Uisce Éireann prepares for another community engagement event on the proposed Shannon Pipeline later this month, prompting some residents to question confidence in the utility's ability to deliver major infrastructure projects. To discuss these issues, Alan Morrissey was joined by local resident Yvonne Moloney and Killaloe Fianna Fáil Councillor Tony O'Brien. Photo (c) Uisce Eireann

Ní mó ná sásta atá an Comhairleoir Contae Denis Mac Aoidh le Clár Oibre 4 bliana Uisce Éireann don chontae seo, tá pobal na Gaeltachta fágtha chun gcúil arís ag Uisce Éireann a dúirt an Comhairleoir Contae Denis Mac Aoidh agus labhair sé linn inniu faoin scéal seo.

A number of criticial water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Clare are a step closer to coming to fruition. The Commission for Regulator of Utilities' has made a determination which provides for €13.6 million in in capital investment and operational expenditure for Uisce Éireann. It means several Clare projects will be progressed, including those already underway such as the new wastewater treatment plant in Ballyvaughan and the upgrade to the plant in Newmarket-on-Fergus, along with planned developments in Kilkee, Lahinch and Ennistymon. Uisce Éireann Director of Asset Management Sean Laffey says it ensures capacity for growth within communities while also protecting the environment.

It's claimed more investment is urgently needed in West Clare's infrastructure to prevent future water consumption issues. A boil water notice is currently in place for over 740 residents in Cranny, Coolmeen and Kildysart. Uisce Éireann implemented the precaution following issues at the Kildysart Water Treatment Plant. Local Fianna Fáil Councillor Rita McInerney has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan the facility needs to be upgraded.

Uisce Eireann is the State-run agency for water infrastructure in Ireland. It's been accused of charging exorbitant amounts to connect a water system to commercial buildingsUE pushes back on that and says it normally costs no more than €4,000 for a standard pipe and that its fees are based on width of pipe as well as the amount of waste water that is expected to flow through it.Geoffrey Bourke is the Head of Customer Operations at Uisce Éireann and joined Joe Lynam to discuss.

Uisce Éireann has been slammed for its failure to report a potential risk at a Water Treatment Plant in East Clare for six weeks. An EPA audit of the O'Briensbridge Treatment Plant found that an Ultraviolet Disinfection Alarm had been disabled without approval at the plant for a three-week period between December and January. Uisce Éireann failed to notify any authorities until February 12th, and was unaware of high turbidity levels in the water that could've caused contamination. Killaloe Fianna Fáil Councillor Tony O'Brien says it's a disgraceful situation.

A group of residents in Kilkee are preparing to take a High Court challenge against plans for a new wastewater treatment plant proposed by Uisce Éireann. The development, which was previously refused by Clare County Council and recommended for refusal by an inspector from An Bord Pleanála, was ultimately approved — a decision that's sparked serious concern locally. Campaigners say the proposal could pose risks to Kilkee's beach, marine environment, and its well-known Cliff Walk, and they're now racing to raise funds ahead of a crucial court date on June 17th. Alan Morrissey spoke about this with Kilkee residents Ellie Byrne and Joanne Dillon, and Ellie began by highlighting the Cliff Walk and its importance to Kilkee. Image © Visit Clare

Stephen Burke, Uisce Éireann's Regional Water Operations Manager for the Eastern Region, discusses the utilities' Water for Growth Programme which aims to deliver 30 projects over the next decade.

Tá scéim nua scoláireachtaí fógraithe ag Gaeilge Iorrais agus Coláiste Uisce i Maigh Eo.

A major maritime demonstration will take place on the shores of East Clare today in opposition to a large scale infrastructure project. The protest will highlight objections to Uisce Éireann's €6Bn plan to build a pipeline abstracting water from the River Shannon for use in the Midlands and Greater Dublin Area The Boat Rally event is being organised by the Lough Derg Anglers and will commence from the Ballina Slipway at 2pm, before sailing onward to the Parteen Basin. Co-Organiser Cllr Phyll Bugler believes the proposal is deeply flawed. You can listen to the full interview here:

Parteen Basin Pipeline Clare's local elected representatives have urged Clare County Council to be "stronger" in its condemnation of a proposed pipeline between the River Shannon and Dublin. The Water Supply Project Eastern and Midlands Region, which would see an average of 2% of the River Shannon's flow at the Parteen Basin abstracted to serve the drinking water demand of the Greater Dublin Area, was a dominant topic of discussion at this week's meeting of the local authority. Elected members were asked to approve Chief Executive Gordon Daly's report on the effects of the proposed development on Clare. While the report states the project presents "some concerns" for the county and offers "no direct water supply benefit", some present described the report as "mild-mannered" and "lenient". It was agreed that an amendment penned by Killaloe Municipal District's elected representatives stating their opposition to the project will be included as an appendix to the report which will now be submitted to Uisce Éireann. Clare FM's Seán Lyons was at the meeting and spoke to Clonlara Independent Councillor Michael Begley about his concerns. And for more on this, Alan Morrissey has been speaking with the Killaloe Fianna Fáil Councillor, Tony O'Brien. Image © Ranslynn Designs via Canva

Uisce Éireann has admitted it's embarrassed by instances of raw sewage discharge at Clare beaches. The water utility was fined €32,000 by the Environmental Protection Agency last October for offences relating to discharges in Lahinch and Miltown Malbay, Following his presentation to members of Clare County Council's Economic Development Strategic Policy Committee this week, Uisce Éireann's John Dempsey was asked by Lahinch Fine Gael Councillor Bill Slattery what measures are being taken to ensure water is of a sufficient quality going forward. The meeting also heard from Ennis Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Daly who raised the long-running debacle of Noel O'Loughlin who's been trying to build additional needs accommodation in Ruan for over 20 years but is unable to do so due to insufficient wastewater capacity. Clare FM's Seán Lyons was at the meeting and first caught up with Councillor Slattery in relation to the issues in Lahinch. Photo (c) Andrei310 from Getty Images via Canva

Petula Martyn, RTE Mid-West Correspondent, on objections to plans by Uisce Éireann to extract water from the River Shannon to the east of the country.

A major decision is looming on what's being described as the largest water infrastructure project in the history of the State — the €6 billion Water Supply Project for the Eastern and Midlands Region. The plan would see a 170-kilometre pipeline carry water from the Parteen Basin on the River Shannon to Dublin and beyond, with extraction levels of up to 330 million litres per day. Supporters say it's essential to secure the capital's long-term water supply. Critics in East Clare warn it could have devastating environmental and tourism consequences, and Clare County Council is preparing a submission to An Coimisiún Pleanála ahead of its decision. Alan spoke with Gary Gibson, Senior Programme Manager with Uisce Éireann to discuss the project. Photo © Ranslynn Designs from Ranslynn Designs via Canva

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.