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Joe is joined by Uisce Eireann's Infrastructure Delivery director, Maria O'Dwyer, to discuss the Water Supply project.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Stephen Burke, Regional Operations Manager for Uisce Eireann & Brian Garrigan, computer doctor in Fairview; Siobhan Ryan from Met Eireann & Michelle Ailward, CEO of the Tipperary Chamber of Commerce

Tá an Comhairleoir Mac Gearailt ag éileamh ar Uisce Eireann plean a fhorbairt d'infheistíocht sa chóras uisce agus séarachais dos na ceantair Ghaeltachta i gCiarraí.

PJ hears how water is a big issue in solving the housing crisis, learns the heartbreak of seeing your memories destroyed by flooding, plans to start on the Christmas dinner tonight. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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

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.

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.

The Mace Group have built the London Eye, the Shard and the Tottenham Hotspur stadium. Closer to home it helped build Terminal 2 here in Ireland and is now working with Uisce Eireann to bring our water infrastructure up to the 21st century. It already has 100 people working on the Metrolink to Swords. But what's it like bidding for big projects here which face horrendous delays and challenges? All to discuss with Frank Randles is the Country Manager with the Mace Group.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/22hkrkmr Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Irish Water is asking people to save water in Dublin. Uisce Éireann ag iarraidh ar dhaoine uisce a spáráil i mBÁC. Irish Water has appealed to people living in the greater Dublin area to be water-efficient over the coming weekend. Tá achainí déanta ag Uisce Éireann ar dhaoine a bhfuil cónaí orthu sa mhórlimistéar thart ar Bhaile Átha Cliath a bheith spárálach leis an uisce i gcaitheamh an deireadh seachtaine romhainn. That's because maintenance is to be carried out on a pipeline that supplies one-third of the region's water and will be closed from 11 o'clock tonight until Sunday. Sin mar go bhfuil cothabháil le déanamh ar phíblíne a sholáthraíonn aon trian d'uisce an réigiúin agus go mbeidh sé casta dhe ón 11 a' chlog anocht go dtí an Domhnach. Irish Water says all treated water reservoirs are almost full but is asking customers in Dublin, Kildare and Wicklow to use only what they need in the coming days. Deir Uisce Éireann go bhfuil na taiscumair chóirithe uisce ar fad nach mór líonta suas ach iarrann sé ar chustaiméirí i mBaile Átha Cliath,Chill Dara agus Chill Mhantáin gan a úsáid ach an méid is gá doibh sna laethanta romhainn.

Stephen Burke, Regional Operations Senior Manager for Uisce Eireann joins Luke O'Neill to discuss the significant work that must be undertaken on a water supply pipeline to the greater Dublin area, with details on the specific areas affected and general advice on water conservation.

The Government has approved Uisce Eireann's Water Services Strategic Plan 2050, outlining the strategic direction and the actions they will implement to ensure sustainable public water services for Ireland. But what is the future of water infrastructure in Ireland, and are Irish people really on board with what's needed? Gavin Lawlor, President of the Irish Planning Institute joined us on Newstalk Breakfast.

The Government has approved Uisce Eireann's Water Services Strategic Plan 2050, outlining the strategic direction and the actions they will implement to ensure sustainable public water services for Ireland. But what is the future of water infrastructure in Ireland, and are Irish people really on board with what's needed? Gavin Lawlor, President of the Irish Planning Institute joined us on Newstalk Breakfast.

In the early hours of Thursday morning, three homes in Shanakill, Tralee were flooded. This was because of a burst water main in Lisloose which also resulted in 10,000 Uisce Eireann customers left without water. Jerry spoke to Shanakill residents Pat Murphy and Siobhan O’Mahony and to Sinn Féin councillor Paul Daly.

David Murphy, RTÉ and Maria O'Dwyer, Uisce Eireann's Infrastructure Delivery Director

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/ykcxresb Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Irish Water is asking the public to be economical. Uisce Éireann ag iarraidh ar an bpobal a bheith tíosach. Irish Water is appealing to the public to conserve water from now on due to the hot weather. Tá Uisce Éireann ag achainí ar an bpobal uisce a chaomhnú as seo go ceann scaithimh mar gheall ar an aimsir the. The company says the heatwave is draining water supplies and is already causing drought in 31 watersheds in twelve counties. Deir an comhlacht go bhfuil soláthairtí uisce á ndísciú ag an teaspach agus go bhfuil sé ina thriomach cheana féin i 31 abhantrach in dhá chontae dhéag. The counties in question are Tipperary, Waterford, Offaly, Cork, Galway, Donegal, Meath, Kilkenny, Westmeath, Laois, Clare and Wexford. Is iad na contaetha atá i gceist Tiobraid Árann, Port Láirge, Uíbh Fhailí, Corcaigh, Gaillimh, Dún na nGall, An Mhí, Cill Chainnigh, An Iarmhí, Laois, An Clár agus Loch Garman. It is not an absolute drought and the water supply in those areas is "being managed", the company says. Ní dearbhthriomach atá ann agus tá an soláthar uisce sna háiteanna sin "á bhainistiú", a deir an comhlacht. However, Irish Water has declared conservation orders in three locations, namely, Mullingar in County Westmeath; Milford in County Donegal; and Kells- Oldcastle in County Meath. Mar sin féin, tá orduithe caomhnaithe fógartha ag Uisce Éireann i dtrí áit, mar atá, An Muileann gCearr i gCo na hIarmhí; Baile na nGallóglach i gCo Dhún na nGall; agus Ceanannas-An Seanchaisleán i gCo na Mí. In addition, the company says that it may still be a drought in other places as well, including Dublin. Ina cheann sin, deir an comhlacht go mb'fhéidir go mbeadh sé ina thriomach fós in áiteanna eile freisin, Baile Átha Cliath ina measc. Temperatures are expected to reach 28 degrees in parts of the country from now until at least Saturday, and people across the country are being urged to be water-efficient while the heatwave lasts. Meastar go mbeidh an teocht chomh hard le 28 céim in áiteanna sa tír as seo go Dé Sathairn ar a laghad, agus táthar ag iarraidh ar dhaoine ar fud na tíre a bheith stuama tíosach ó thaobh uisce de fad is a mhairfidh an brothall. Despite the fact that this country receives a lot of rainfall, Irish Water says that a lot of it is lost due to the poor condition of the national water network infrastructure and much of it being outdated. In ainneoin go dtiteann go leor báistí sa tír seo, deir Uisce Éireann go gcailltear go leor di mar gheall ar an drochbhail atá ar infreastruchtúr an líonra náisiúnta uisce agus cuid mhór de seanchaite. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Irish Water urges people to be water-efficient while the drought lasts Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ Uisce Éireann ag iarraidh ar dhaoine a bheith barainneach ó thaobh uisce de fad is a mhairfidh an teaspach

Uisce Eireann has warned that water supply is critically low and that there is absolutely zero capacity for more water in Dublin.Demand on Monday breached capacity for the first time, highlighting that the services unsuitable without further investment in infrastructure. Maria O'Dwyer, Infrastructure Delivery Director with Uisce Éireann, spoke with Anton to outline Ireland's water capacity challenges.Listen here.

The Government is being urged to expedite water repair works in West Clare as local communities are said to be "up in arms". Uisce Eireann is today commencing upgrade works on an 800 metre section of mains on the R483 at Alva, Creegh, which will aim to prevent future leaks and bursts. The utility is also on track to complete 6km of mains replacement in Miltown Malbay by the end of this month, but renewed calls have been made for a new line to serve Doolough to Kilrush. Creegh Independent Councillor Dinny Gould says persistent outages will continue if its not dealt with.

Newly approved plans for a wastewater treatment plan in West Clare are expected to be challenged in the High Court. It comes as Uisce Éireann has been given the green light to build a new sewerage plant, along with foul pumping station on a site just 620m away from Kilkee Cliff Walk. An Bord Pleanála granted permission for the project last week, following a successful appeal from Uisce Eireann which maintains the plant is essential to end the discharge of raw sewerage into Intrinsic Bay. Cathaoirleach of the West Clare Municipal District Rita McInerney has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan it's likely to spark a judicial review.

Over 20 water supplies around the country are officially in drought status due to the recent spell of warm and dry weather. Uisce Eireann is asking people to reduce their water usage as the good weather is expected to continue into next week. Margaret Attridge, Uisce Eireann's Head of Water Operations, speaks to us from our Cork studio.

The completion of major water works in North Clare has been tipped to improve the region's tourist season. Uisce Eireann has now replaced 550m of watermains at Sroohil (Shruh- hill) and a 900m section of cast iron pipes on Circular Road. The phased project was completed with the aim of reducing leakage and water supply disruptions. Manager of Uisce Eireann's National Leakage Reduction Programme Jack Cronin says it's a hugely positive development.

While we've all been enjoying the warm weather, Uisce Eireann are warning people to remain mindful of their water supply during the sunny spell. We heard from Margaret Attridge, Head of Water Operations at Uisce Eireann.

PJ hears from listeners about the endless dirty water problems they face ahead of the meeting between Uisce Eireann and Cork City Council which will take place behind closed doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PJ talks to people in Ballyvolane who cannot depend on their mains supply and tries to reach a conclusion with Cllrs Noel O'Flynn and John Maher Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Byrne was joined on the Opinion Line by Sinn Féin TD Thomas Gould, Independent Ireland TD Ken O'Flynn and Fine Gael Cllr. Shane O'Callaghan for Cork South-Central to discuss the company responsible, Uisce Eireann, who has been keeping quiet about a compensation scheme meant for people dealing with unresolved complaints. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The delivery of wastewater treatment systems in Broadford and Cooraclare is expected within the next three to five years. In December 2023, both villages were included in a €50m government pilot scheme to provide infrastructure in unsewered rural areas. The local authority is responsible for delivering the projects in consultation with Uisce Eireann and it's understood the preferred options have been identified for both. Clare County Council Senior Engineer Cyril Feeney says it's an extensive process.

It's hoped €7.5m worth of upgrade works carried out by Uisce Eireann will end the threat of future pollution in a North Clare community. It comes as the Ballymacraven Water Treatment Plant, which serves a population of 6,000 in Ennistymon and its surrounding areas has been removed from the utility's remedial action list. In May of 2023, an uncontrolled sludge discharge at the plant caused the death of up to 2,000 fish in the downstream Ballymacraven River. Kevin Noonan from the Restore Ballymacraven River Association says it's a significant step forward.

It's hoped legacy water disruptions in a bustling West Clare town will finally be coming to an end this Summer. Uisce Eireann has confirmed it will be replacing 6km of defective 50-year-old mains on the Coore water scheme which also serves the surrounding areas of Mullagh, Quilty, Spanish Point and Annagh. The works will commence in March and are expected to be complete by mid June. Quilty Fianna Fáil Councillor Michael Shannon says it's crucial for the region's tourism product.

Over 100,000 people are still left without water and schools still without power remain closed following Storm Eowyn.We get an update from Margaret Attridge of Uisce Eireann and Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent with the Irish Independent.

Margaret Attridge, Head of Water Operations at Uisce Eireann, provides the latest updates on how the recent cold weather is still impacting water supplies.

SIPTU has renewed calls for the Government to hold a referendum on public ownership of Uisce Eireann. The previous Government committed to a referendum. is there any hope the next one will? We discuss with SIPTU local authority sector organiser Brendan O'Brien and John Fitzgerald Adjunct Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin.

Brian Tapley, ESB Networks Regional Manager, and Margaret Attridge, Head of Water Operations at Uisce Eireann, on the efforts underway to restore services.

Keith Leonard, National Co-Ordination Group, Aoife Kealy, Met Eireann Meteorologist, Barry Kenny, Iarnrod Eireann, Margaret Attridge, Head of Water operations at Uisce Eireann, Paul Crone, Director of the National Association of Principals & Deputy Principals, John Gannon, Limerick senior roads engineer , Mark O'Sullivan, Cork Civil Engineer.

Frustrations have been highlighted in West Clare following persistent water outages over the Christmas period. Its been reported that residents in Doonbeg and the surrounding area have experienced intermittent supply disruptions, since the 20th of December between 10am and 8pm. Uisce Eireann has confirmed essential works will be undertaken until 6pm tomorrow evening, confirming to Clare FM bursts on both December 20th and 23rd contributed to low pressure or outages. Doonbeg resident Geraldine O'Brien, says the ongoing lack of guaranteed clean water supply is unfair and unjust.

People in Clare are being urged to make informed decisions around what gets poured down the sink in the process of cooking Christmas dinner. Ahead of the big day, Clean Coasts and Uisce Eireann are appealing to people not to pour fats, oils, and greases from cooking down the sink as they can cause blockages and buildups called fatbergs. The 'Think Before You Pour' campaign is instead urging all prospective chefs to let all cooking oils too cool before binning and to scrape all greases off pans before washing them. Lahinch native and Clean Coasts', Think Before You Pour Campaign Officer, Patrick Cross, says although the amount of oil poured down drains has reduced, its still a major issue around Christmas.

For the latest Keith Leonard, Fire & Emergency Management, Bryan Cannon Services for Roads & Transportation Donegal County Council, Emer Concannon Services Infrastructure Sligo County Council, Justin Fannon Planning & Infrastructural Services Leitrim County Council & Margaret Attridge, Uisce Eireann.

Works to significantly reduce leakages in a Clare community plagued by water outages will commence in the coming weeks. Uisce Eireann has confirmed it will be replacing 4km of water mains along the N67 from Doonbeg village as far as Baltard National School as part of it's National Leakage Reduction Programme. The project is expected to be complete by next Spring, and the utility has assured that at least 48 hours notice will be provided in the event of any planned supply disruptions or traffic diversions during the works. Doonbeg Fianna Fáil Councillor Rita McInerney says it's vital for the region's development.

Further uncertainty over plans for a newly proposed wastewater treatment plant for North Clare have been described as extremely frustrating. Uisce Eireann is planning to build a new treatment plant to serve both Ennistymon and Lahinch,and although an initial completion date was set for 2029, the utillity has confirmed to Clare FM that this can no longer be garaunteed. The project is currently at the preliminary design phase and will require several environmental, site , modelling and marine surveys before progressing to the next stage. Ennistymon Fianna Fáil Councillor Shane Talty says the situation is frightening.

Clare County Council is facing calls to provide affordable housing in villages with available wastewater capacity. According to Uisce Eireann's register, there are 17 villages in this county in a position to give sewerage connections for new construction projects. By the end of this year, the local authority will have delivered 10 affordable homes in Shannon, while plans are a foot for a further 39 units on Francis Street, 10 homes on the Lahinch Road and another 11 homes on the Tulla Road in 2025. Inagh-based Green Deputy Leader Senator Roisín Garvey believes much more progress can be made.

It's claimed Uisce Eireann's best option to fast-track a new Wastewater Treatment Plant for Kilkee is to draw up a new plan and not appeal the council's latest decision to An Bord Pleanála. The local authority has refused the utility's application for a plant just 600m away from Kilkee Cliff Walk, citing concerns over its proximity to the attraction and that it wouldn't have the capacity to service visitors adding to the local population. Uisce Eireann has stated the project is necessary to prevent effluent discharge into maritime areas and estimated the construction of a new plant would take between 18-24 months. Former Kilkee Councillor Cillian Murphy has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan the utility failed the town abysmally by not listening to local concerns.

Michael Tinsley, waste water manager at Uisce Eireann, responds to the new waster water report from the EPA.

The end of legacy water supply issues could soon be on the horizon for a prominent West Clare village. Uisce Eireann has taken the decision to elevate the replacement of 6km of water mains in Doonbeg to the top of its regional priority list. It follows persistent outages caused by bursts on the network's obsolete infrastructure this year, which is also the main artery to Loop Head and has caused significant disruption for tourists, residents, local businesses and farmers. Kilrush Independent Councillor Ian Lynch says while it's a positive step, funding must be secured in budget 2025 to bring the project to fruition.

With a growing population and economy. How can we address our water shortage problems? And is our infrastructure up to the task ? All to discuss with Angela Ryan Asset Strategy Manager at Uisce Eireann.

It's claimed the people of Miltown have been "sold a disaster" due to persistent water outages affecting homes and businesses in the region. It's after a burst main led to supply disruptions in the Coore, Quilty, Mullagh,Miltown Malbay, Spanish Point and Cooraclare areas for the second time in the space of a month. The West Clare Municipal District has since requested a meeting with Senior Management in Uisce Eireann and Clare's Oireachtas members with a view to securing capital funding to upgrade the 50-year-old pipeline serving the network. Local Fianna Fáil Councillor Shane Talty says the situation is completely unacceptable.

Alan Dromey , Chair of The Clonakilty Clean-Water Committee, tells Gareth how they got creative in their fight against Uisce Eireann Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The West Clare Capital is set to reap the rewards of a multi-million euro project that will prevent the discharge of raw sewerage into the Shannon Estuary. It comes as Uisce Eireann has this week completed the construction of a new wastewater treatment plant in Kilrush. The €11m investment also involves the installation of new sewer pipelines and upgrades to the existing pumping station on Frances Street. Uisce Eireann Programme Manager Esther White has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan its the first of a number of projects in the pipeline for the region.

Kay Mullane, a member of the River Shannon Protection Alliance, responds to the Uisce Eireann plan for a pipeline to bring water from the Shannon to Dublin.