Podcasts about uisce eireann

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.

Joe speaks to Eoin O'Connell with Uisce Eireann to clear up the confusion about the boil water notice this morning for Limerick, and certain parts of Clare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Water restrictions, including hosepipe bans, are being introduced in some areas due to historically low water supply levels and drought conditions. Margaret Attridge, Head of Water Operations at Uisce Eireann, joins Anton to discuss.

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.

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.

Uisce Eireann and Cork's dirty water 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.

On Thursdays Tipp Today, Fran spoke to Bobby Fiztgerald on the controversial plans for Carrick, Cllr Niall Dennehy on the changing speed limits, Pat Murphy from Uisce Eireann on the Shannon pipeline and Dr Conor Reidy on the dramatic scenes in the Dail amid efforts to form a Government. Joh McGuirk from Gript on his take on Trump, Inspector James White issues a warning ahead of Storm Eowyn, our relationships expert Susan O'Donoghue on workplace stress, Muriel on weight loss and BMI, Mike and John gave their views on Government formation and we had this weeks farming news.

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.

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.

New North Cork cafe facing a battle with Uisce Eireann Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

On this morning's show... *I visit Sean Ross Abbey where questions remain around the Buriel place of a large number of babies. *A Tipp Today listener hits out at the Government's mental health strategy *Ann warns us about the latest scam call doing the rounds *Uisce Eireann's multimillion-euro investment in Clonmel's water supply. *The relics of St Brigid are coming to Tipperary *We'll talk kitchen interiors with Karen Prendergast *Our agony aunt Phil will be with us to answer your problems

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.

Shannonvale rename local park Uisce Eireann Park due to lack of works to rectify the flow of sewerage 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.

Today on the show - Retired Chief Supt Christy Mangan discusses policing the Far Right & the recent protests, Tom McEnaney of Effective Aid Ukraine says Ukrainian refugees here are repeatedly forced to uproot & start over and Michael speaks with Uisce Eireann about the issues with the water supply in Dundalk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The controversial Shannon to Dublin water pipeline has received government approval and Uisce Eireann is moving forward to the next stage. The 170 kilometre pipeline would extract water from the River Shannon to serve the Greater Dublin area. Costs and contingencies for the scheme have been developed and scheme estimates range from €3.3bn to €10.4bn with a management base cost of €4.6bn. Our reporter Josh Crosbie has been taking a look at this project.

Almost 20,000 people in Clare are drinking from an "at risk" Public Water Supply. The Environmental Protection Agency's latest drinking water quality report for 2023 which has been published today, shows that regional water supplies in Corofin, Ennistymon and West Clare remained on its remedial action list at the year's end. Upgrades to the Corofin Water Treatment Plant have since been completed and will be expected by the EPA in due course, while upgrades to the Ennistymon Treatment Plant are scheduled to be carried out by September. The West Clare Supply made the list for the second year in a row due to exceedances of Trihalomethanes on the network and an action plan has since been put in place by Uisce Eireann. EPA Senior Drinking Water Inspector Patrick Chan has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that while the health effects are uncertain, the organisation is committed to tackling issues in this county.

A West Clare Councillor is imploring the Government to prioritise water infrastructure upgrades in rural Ireland with the same urgency as the capital. It comes as Cabinet has this week approved a €4.5bn project to extract 2% of the River Shannon's average flow each year, to address water supply deficits in the Greater Dublin area. Uisce Eireann says the project is neccessary as currently 1.7million people in Dublin are served by a single water source at the River Liffey. Doonbeg Fianna Fáil Councillor Rita McInerney says it's unacceptable that West Clare has to live with near daily outages, while Dublin flourishes.

A Water Supply Project, critical to securing Ireland's economic growth and housing needs for the future, gets a green light. We hear from Angela Ryan, Asset Strategy Manager, Uisce Eireann.

Sean O'Maoilchiarain chats with Pat Murphy, Senior Manager of Uisce Eireann, to discuss the company's plans for the Shannon Pipeline Scheme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Uisce Eireann is being urged to prioritise the enhancement of water and wastewater infrastructure in Miltown Malbay following renewed supply disruptions this weekend. It's after a burst main led to outages in the Coore, Mullagh, Miltown Malbay and Spanish Point areas yesterday afternoon; leaving bars, restaurants and public toilets without water during a peak visitor period. In a statement to Clare FM, Uisce Eireann says crews were immediately deployed to carry out repairs and that supply is now returning to all impacted customers. Clare Independent TD and MEP Elect Michael McNamara says the repeated occurrence is unacceptable.

If the weather is continuously good over the coming months, we will no doubt be asked to conserve water. Although Ireland is the only country in the European Union which doesn't charge for its water, it still has a huge investment program to undertake as well as preserving water resources. Uisce Eireann, is organising a stewardship accelerator program to encourage companies to come up with clever ideas. With more on this Joe was joined on the show this morning by Geoffrey Bourke Head of Customer Operations with Uisce Eireann

What do the credit unions, An Post, Lidl and Boots have in common? They've been voted the most reputable companies in Ireland. Uisce Eireann has improved the most but dear old RTE has falling down the charts the most over the past year according to the Reputations agency. Niamh Boyle, is the CEO of The Reputations Agency and joined Joe this morning on the show.

It's claimed Uisce Eireann is not displaying any sense of urgency when it comes to legacy sewerage deficits in North Clare. In recent months, housing developments in both Ennistymon and Lahinch have been put on hold due to inadequate wastewater capacity in the region. The preferred option for Uisce Eireann is to enhance the capacity of the existing Lahinch treatment plant and an indicative completion date has been set for the final quarter of 2029. But Ennistymon Labour local election candidate Denis Vaughan believes the matter is not being treated as a priority issue by the utility.

Uisce Eireann is confident that recent works completed across Clare will bring legacy supply issues to an end. It comes as the utility has replaced 3km of damaged water mains with new modern pipes across Ennis, Creegh in Kilrush and Ennistymon. Uisce Eireann is currently progressing with similar works on a 670m stretch in Balinoosky, Newmarket-On-Fergus that will aim to address high levels of leakage, while further projects are planned for Doonbeg and Sixmilebridge. Programme Manager Jack Cronin insists there will be long lasting benefits for local homes and businesses.

An Bord Pleanála is facing calls to provide clarity on the decision date for upgrade works to the Newmarket-On-Fergus Wastewater Treatment Plant. Clare County Council had granted permission for Uisce Eireann to construct a new pumping station at the facility last October, but this was later appealed by Kilfenora Engineer, Michael Duffy on both planning and environmental grounds. An Bord Pleanála was due to make a decision on the matter by March 21st, but this is yet to happen. Newmarket-On-Fergus resident and Fianna Fáil local election candidate David Griffin says community development has been put on hold in the meantime.

Caroline O'Doherty, Environment Correspondent with the Irish Independent

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.

PJ talks to Gordon from Ballincollig AFC who explains how he heard some concerning news over the weekend and also hears from Cllr Colm Kelleher Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show - Roger Cole, Chair of PANA Ireland joined us to discuss the new agreement between Ireland & NATO and we spoke with Cllrs Nick Killian and Ronan Moore about their recent meeting with Uisce Eireann over the ongoing water issues across County Meath Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Uisce Éireann appeals to the public to conserve water as demand in Greater Dublin Area reaches critical levels - but how do you do that? Angela Ryan, Asset Strategy Manager for Uisce Eireann joins Pat in studio with an appeal to conserve water.

Brian O'Connell, RTÉ Reporter and Margaret Attridge, Head of Water Operations for Uisce Eireann.

Water Infrastructure is a hugely important sector here in Ireland, and it has many challenges on the horizon, including everything from climate change to infrastructure demand. Today, we're finding out more about the future of that water infrastructure and where engineers will play a crucial role in ensuring its success. Our expert today is at the center of the industry and has experience working on massive projects in Ireland, the UK and Asia. He is CEO of Uisce Eireann and a fellow of Engineers Ireland, Niall Gleeson.THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT01:22 Working on infrastructure projects abroad 04:29 Moving from on the ground engineering to management 06:41 Water supply challenges in Ireland 09:49 Maintaining drinking water safety 11:30 Sourcing more water supplies for rural and urban areas 14:02 How wastewater is managed 15:18 Future-proofing in Uisce Eireann 18:05 Climate change considerations in water management 20:52 Engineering roles in the water sector 23:52 Driving innovation while managing the day to day 28:57 Uisce Eireann's role in future infrastructure 30:56 What lessons helped Niall move up the ladder GUEST DETAILSNiall Gleeson is Chief Executive Officer of Uisce Éireann, the national utility responsible for providing public water and wastewater services throughout Ireland. Niall leads the organisation in the delivery of safe, clean and environmentally compliant water services to households and businesses across Ireland. He has been instrumental in driving Uisce Éireann's safety, sustainability and employee engagement strategies and in 2022 led the organisation in securing the provision of an historic €1.1 billion in capital investment funding, which is vital to developing Ireland's critical water services infrastructure, protecting public health and supporting social and economic development.Prior to joining Uisce Éireann, Niall was Managing Director for Veolia Ireland and Alstom Ireland and held a number of senior leadership roles with world-leading infrastructure companies including General Electric and Shanahan Engineering. He has significant experience in the finance, construction, commissioning and maintenance of transport and utility assets, and has led major infrastructure projects across Ireland, the UK and Asia. Raised in Dublin, he holds a degree in engineering from the Dublin Institute of Technology.MORE INFORMATIONLooking for ways to explore or advance a career in the field of engineering? Visit Engineers Ireland to learn more about the many programs and resources on offer. https://www.engineersireland.ie/  Engineers Journal AMPLIFIED is produced by DustPod.io for Engineers Ireland.QUOTESThe problem-solving is one of the big things, engineers are  in demand not just for engineering trades, but banking or all that kind of stuff. It's the ability to look at a problem and work out a logical process to get a resolution, starting at the start and working your way methodically through problems is a real key, and it's a trait that most engineers have. - Niall Gleeson A lot of us are very solution focused, especially engineers, so we're trying to solve people's problems for them. Quite often, you just have to listen. They talk themselves through the problem and they almost solve it for you while they're sitting in front of you. So it's not always reacting. I think that's probably what I would teach my younger self, listen more. - Niall Gleeson We have an awful lot of stuff that goes into toilets that shouldn't go into toilets like wet wipes.. They say they're biodegradable, but they're not. We pull about 60 tons of what we call rags out of the inlets of Ringsend every month. - Niall Gleeson Over the next 25 years our plan is to improve drinking water, get a very reliable source, provide more where there's growth and make sure that the likes of Dublin can continue to grow, and other urban areas. All of the projections are that the population is going to keep growing.  - Niall Gleeson We have to do our day to day job and we have to deliver water every day, so innovation can be tricky. But our sustainability program is driving a lot of innovation, we're looking at solar panels on the roofs of buildings and things like biodiversity. - Niall Gleeson We're crying out for engineers at the moment. We have a huge recruitment programme going on. As part of our transformation to, the Uisce Eireann transformation program. One of the challenges we have is with our own teams and with the local authorities, there's a lot of people who are approaching retirement. So we need a new batch of people coming through. - Niall Gleeson KEYWORDS#water #engineers #wastewater #drinkingwater #rivers #climatechange

It's claimed persistent water outages are having a catastrophic effect on Miltown's tourist reputation. For the second day in a row this week , restaurants, cafes and visitor accommodation in the West Clare town have been forced to shut up due to a burst water mains. A traffic management plan has been put in place in Miltown today while Uisce Eireann carry out repairs to the main, which is expected to cause supply disruptions up until 5pm this evening. The utility say they are working as quickly as possible to restore water for those in the affected areas. Local Air BnB owner Sean Malone has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan the legacy issue is continuing to leave a sour taste in the mouths of holidaymakers and leisure seekers. Meanwhile in Quilty repairs to a burst main are expected to last until 4pm this afternoon. Uisce Eireann is thanking consumers in both Quilty and Miltown for their patience during the unplanned outage and is advising those in the affected areas to allow at least 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time for full supply to return.

Uisce Eireann insists that major corrective measures put in effect at plants in East Clare will ensure no more boil notices are issued for the region. It comes as the boil water order served for over 1,700 consumers on the Killaloe supply was finally lifted this week following a chlorination issue at the plant almost two months ago. Uisce Eireann however has now installed extra monitors , alarm systems and will committ to additional testing at both the Killaloe and O'Briensbridge facilities. Drinking Water Operations lead for Clare Darragh Conneely is confident the plants have been future-proofed.

Ours to Protect is a unique and exciting audio project – a collaboration of local and regional broadcasters from across the country who have come together to tackle climate change, champion climate action, and inform and educate audiences all over Ireland about how they can make a difference. Today on ‘Ours To Protect' John spoke to Iarla Moran, Regional Operations and Maintenance manager Northwest with Uisce Eireann about their ‘Think Before You Flush Campaign.     Did you know…   The ‘Dirty Dozen' are the top twelve items that are incorrectly flushed down Irish toilets such as wipes, cotton pads, dental floss and food items.   More than 1 in 10 people still admit to flushing wipes down the toilet- the under 35 age category is most likely to do so, with a third of under 35's admitting to flushing ‘Dirty Dozen' items down the toilet.   Wipes-even ones made with biodegradable materials-don't decompose when flushed and can end up on our beaches.   The clogging up or damage to pipes that's caused through ‘Dirty Dozen' items is called ‘Ragging.'   Dental floss is also more likely to build up in machinery in wastewater processes and cause it to breakdown.   Galway City is one of seventeen ‘Think Before you Flush' Communities, alongside Gort in County Galway.     Why is disposing of waste in bins as opposed to toilets so important? Sewage related litter can end up as far as streams, rivers and beaches and cause a threat to seabirds who could mistake waste, particularly plastic, for food.   Wet wipes and sanitary products can cause blockages and damage to wastewater treatment processes, which are costly to remove and lead to emergency water overflows that can flood homes and back gardens.   Overflows and blockages can also happen in households and cause issues with septic tanks.     What can I do to help support the campaign? Put a bin in your bathroom for ‘Dirty Dozen' items   Use reusable options-such as facial cloths and reusable cotton pads.   Use plastic free items where possible and dispose of them in the general waste bin.   Where possible, make DIY alternatives like makeup remover and toner.   Take the ‘Think Before you flush' campaign pledge.     Here's a few websites if you want to know more! Think Before You Flush- https://thinkbeforeyouflush.org/ Clean Coasts- https://cleancoasts.org/ and @CleanCoasts on all social media Uisce Eireann- https://www.water.ie/   For more info go over to galwaybayfm.ie, click on Our to Protect image on home page. You could try out the  ‘Ecological Footprint' calculator and you can take a quick survey. ‘Ours To Protect' brought to you by Galway Bay fm, the IBI and funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee – check out ‘ours to protect.ie for more info.

Residents in East Clare are expressing their frustrations as a Boil Water Notice enters its sixth week. The Boil Notice was issued to the Killaloe water supply on September 17th due to operational issues affecting chlorination at the plant. Uisce Eireann lifted a notice at neighbouring town O'Briensbridge earlier this month after it was in place for almost nine weeks. Killaloe Fianna Fáil Councillor Tony O'Brien says the notice is adding costs and inconveniences to locals.

Over half of Ireland's wastewater discharges are not meeting EU standards. That's according to the latest EPA Urban Waste Water Treatment report.  Kieran was joined by Michael Tinsley, Uisce Eireann's wastewater spokesperson...

It's claimed major upgrades commencing at the Ballycannon Wastewater Treatment Plant in Meelick this week will finally allow a community to develop. Since 1980, residents of the 62 homes in the nearby Ballycannon Heights Estate had faced persistent issues with foul odours due to inadequate infrastructure at the facility. Uisce Eireann however, has now appointed contractors to construct a new pumping station and network sewer pipe to alleviate the issue, while a new water mains will also be installed in Parteen. Meelick Fianna Fáil Deputy Cathal Crowe says its the beginning of a new dawn for the parish.

Uisce Eireann has been given the green light to carry out major upgrade works at the Newmarket-On-Fergus Wastewater Treatment Plant. The development will involve a new pumping station which will aim to prevent the discharge of effluent into Lough Gash. Previously an application to construct 51 homes in the village was refused due to inadequate sewerage infrastructure. Newmarket-On-Fergus Fianna Fáil Councillor, Pat McMahon believes the community can finally build a future.

Olwyn James, Senior Planning Mgr at Uisce Eireann explains how the project works as reported in the Irish Times

On Wednesday's Tipp Today, Fran began with TD Martin Brown on the ongoing confusion over works in Cashel, Joseph on graffiti in Clonmel, Money Doctor John Lowe on the Bank of Ireland glitch overnight, GRA re Richard Kennedy on the story that a recruit had to step down because of a tatoo. He also spoke to Anna Marie McHugh from the Ploughing to talk about the move to a ticketed event, Bernie Goldbach on UFO's. Tom Cuddy from Uisce Eireann gave clarity on water issues in Tipp, author Helen Joyce on her remarkable new book on the transgender rights movement and our gardening slot with Ultan.

Issues continue with water supply across the County for many. Only yesterday a boil water notice was issued for the Glenary public water supply It follows consultation with the HSE and will impact on around 10,600 consumers in the Clonmel area. For some clarity on these issues Fran was joined by Tom Cuddy who is Uisce Eireann's Head of Asset Operations.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/2g5gttte Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Notice issued by Irish Water regarding strike action. Fógra eisithe ag Uisce Éireann maidir le stailc. Irish Water has indicated that the water supply may be disrupted in various parts of the country due to a strike underway by workers in several local authorities. Tá sé tugtha le fios ag Uisce Éireann go mb'fhéidir go gcuirfí isteach ar an soláthar uisce in áiteanna éagsúla sa tír mar gheall ar stailc atá ar bun ag oibrithe i roinnt údarás áitiúil. The workers from the Unite trade union are demanding to retain their status as public servants when they are transferred to Irish Water. Tá na hoibrithe ón gceardchumann Unite ag éileamh a stádas mar sheirbhísigh phoiblí a choinneáil nuair a aistreofar iad go hUisce Éireann. The workers are not satisfied with what the Workplace Relations Commission proposed last year about the issue and they want to engage in discussions again with the other interested parties. Níl na hoibrithe sásta le cuid dar mhol an Coimisiún um Chaidreamh san Áit Oibre anuraidh faoin gceist agus tá siad ag iarraidh dul i mbun comhráite arís leis na páirtithe leasmhara eile. According to them, however, the Local Government Management Agency is not willing to talk to them at the moment and that the strike is the best option. Dar leo, áfach, nach bhfuil an Ghníomhaireacht Bainistíochta Rialtais Áitiúil sásta labhairt leo faoi láthair agus gurb in é is siocair leis an stailc. Irish Water says the company has issued a water withdrawal notice - just in case - in some areas of Waterford and Tipperary due to the strike. Deir Uisce Éireann go bhfuil fógra beirithe uisce eisithe ag an gcomhlacht – ar eagla na heagla – i gceantair áirithe i bPort Láirge agus i dTiobraid Árann mar gheall ar an stailc. In that case, says the company, there could be a delay in repair work in some other places, such as South Dublin; Carlow; Cork City; Co Cork; Kerry; Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown; Fingal; Galway City; Wexford; and Louth. Ina cheann sin, a deir an comhlacht, d'fhéadfadh moill a bheith ar obair dheisiúcháin i roinnt áiteanna eile, mar atá, Baile Átha Cliath Theas; Ceatharlach; Cathair Chorcaí; Co Chorcaí; Ciarraí; Dún Laoghaire-Ráth an Dúin; Fine Gall; Cathair na Gaillimhe; Loch Garman; agus Lú. The company says it has consulted hospitals and nursing centers in those areas. Deir an comhlacht go bhfuil comhairle curtha acu ar ospidéil agus ar ionaid altranais sna ceantair sin. The workers will be on strike again tomorrow but they will be available to deal with emergencies. Beidh na hoibrithe ar stailc arís amárach ach beidh siad ar fáil le dul i ngleic le héigeandálacha. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

Fresh calls are being made for the expedited development of Wastewater infrastructure in vulnerable communities in Clare. Red flags have been erected at White Strand - Miltown Malbay & Spanish Point following the identification of high levels of bacteria in bathing samples at both locations. Spanish Point is among the areas in the county not served by any treatment plant, while Uisce Eireann's plans to upgrade the facility at Miltown Malbay won't see investment until at least 2025. Ennistymon based Fianna Fáíl Councillor, Shane Talty believes repetitive beach closures have the potential to cause reputational damage.

Residents of Fanore claim their acess to a critical commodity has been consistently neglected by Local & National Government. The North Clare Village experienced widespread water outages last week and is currently in the midst of enforced overnight supply restrictions by Uisce Eireann. The utility estimates that local reservoir levels will stabilise by Friday after dipping during the recent dry spell, while Clare County Council has installed 10 x 1,000 litre tankers as backup in the intervening period. However Fanore man , Colm O'Leary says the obsolete service is causing severe distress to families on a daily basis.

A Clare Independent TD is criticising the governments delay in implementing contractual guarantees for water workers affected by a national reconfiguration. Over 3,000 water workers from over 30 Local Authorities including Clare County Council will begin industrial action next Wednesday amid concerns about protections of earnings as the responsibility for their work is transferred to Uisce Eireann. SIPTU claims waterworkers who chose to be redeployed to other areas of the Local Auhtority will lose up to €600 a month due to a loss of weekend allowances. Speaking in the Dáil, Scariff based TD, Michael McNamara says staff are facing into lasting financial ramifications unless immediate corrective action is taken by government.

The Taoiseach inists Uisce Eireann are analysing all feasible options to provide suitable wastewater infrastructure to communities in West Clare. Spanish Point, Doolin & Carraigaholt are among the tourist hotspots without such services, while the utility formerly known as Irish Water pleaded guilty to five counts of breaking environmental laws in connection with wastewater contamination in Miltown Malbay last year. However Clare Indpendent TD has raised the possibility of the Seafield treatment plant in Quilty taking on the additional workload as the site is currently operating at just 51% of its capacity. Responding to the Scariff Deputy, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says a strategic investment is underway to determine the best approach going forward.

Margaret Attridge, Head of Water Operations at Uisce Eireann, discusses efforts to restore supply to around 40,000 homes in Dublin after a water mains burst.

Over 40,000 households and businesses were left with low water pressure – or no water supply due to a major outage yesterday evening. Margaret Attridge, Head of Water Operations at Uisce Eireann spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.

Over 40,000 households and businesses were left with low water pressure – or no water supply due to a major outage yesterday evening. Margaret Attridge, Head of Water Operations at Uisce Eireann spoke to Newstalk Breakfast.

A boil water notice affecting seven thousand consumers served by the Foynes Shannon Estuary Public Water Supply has been issued by Uisce Eireann after cryptosporidium was found in the treatment plant. Councillor Emmet O'Brien joins Joe to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/2l9scoh3 Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com An inquiry into the killing of thousands of trout in Clare. Fiosrúchán faoi mharú na mílte breac sa Chlár. State agencies are investigating an ecological incident in which thousands of trout were killed in a river in northern County Clare. Tá fiosrúchán ar bun ag gníomhaireachtaí stáit i dtaobh eachtra éiceolaíochta inar maraíodh na mílte breac in abhainn i dtuaisceart Chontae an Chláir. Irish Inland Fisheries estimates that up to 2,000 trout are dead and that it could be years before the river recovers. Measann Iascach Intíre Éireann go bhfuil suas le 2,000 breac marbh agus go bhféadfadh blianta a bheith romhainn sula dtiocfaidh an abhainn chuici féin arís. That agency says it is the worst trout kill incident in the region for almost 20 years. Deir an ghníomhaireacht sin go bhfuil sé ar an eachtra is measa ó thaobh mharú na mbreac dhe sa réigiún le beagnach 20 bliain. The Ballymcraven River near Ennisdom is in question. Abhainn Bhaile Mhic Cráibhín in aice le hInis Diomáin atá i gceist. It is estimated that thousands of trout, eels and young bream are dead after some ecological incident in the river. Meastar go bhfuil na mílte, idir bhric, eascain agus bardáin óga marbh tar éis eachtra eiceolaíochta éigin san abhainn. This river flows into the Eidneach in Ennisdom, a river that has been recognized as a special area of conservation. Ritheann an abhainn seo isteach san Eidhneach in Inis Diomáin, abhainn atá aitheanta mar cheantar speisialta caomhnaithe. A community group in this area has been working for 10 years to improve the river's water quality and biodiversity. Tá iarrachtaí ar bun ag grúpa pobail sa cheantar seo le 10 mbliana caighdean uisce agus bithéagsúlachta na h-abhann a fheabhsú. Paudie Fahy from the group said that what has happened is a big disappointment to them, especially because there were young bream in the river and it will now take years to get out of here. Dúirt Paudie Fahy ón ngrúpa gur cúis mhór díomá dóibh an méid atá tarlaithe, go h-áirithe mar go raibh bardáín óga san abhainn agus go dtógfaidh sé blianta anois teacht as seo. The Environmental Protection Agency is aware of the act. Tá an Ghníomhaireacht um Chaomhnú Comhshaoil ar an eolas faoin eachta. Uisce Eireann said it is in contact with Inland Fisheries Ireland and monitoring the output from its water boiler plant in the area. Dúirt Uisce Eireann go bhfuil sé i dteagmháíl le hIascach Intíre Éireann agus ag déanamh monatóireachta ar an aschur as a ionad coireála uisce sa cheantar. An inquiry into the killing of thousands of trout in Clare Fiosrúchán faoi mharú na mílte breac sa Chlár

Water supply to 350,000 homes and businesses in North Dublin will be temporarily cut off on Sunday to facilitate the connection of a new water pipeline Tom Cuddy, Head of Asset Operations at Uisce Eireann spoke to Ciara this morning with more details on this.

Water supply to 350,000 homes and businesses in North Dublin will be temporarily cut off on Sunday to facilitate the connection of a new water pipeline Tom Cuddy, Head of Asset Operations at Uisce Eireann spoke to Ciara this morning with more details on this.

On CorkToday with Patricia Messinger ---- Cork County Councillors threaten to picket Uisce Eireann (the new name for Irish Water) over sewerage treatment plant delaysConcerns over modular housing planned for Mallow How a new reform bill planned by the Tourism Minister could impact those who run self-catering facilities As talks continue with the Irish Fishing industry on the Decommissioning scheme, many feel financial offers are an insult to Fishers – we discuss with Fishing organisations tomorrow Revolut customers will be able to get paid directly into their app as the bank opens an Irish branch – will this extra competition but pressure on existing Irish banks we discuss with Bonkers.ie – the Irish comparison site Peter Dowdall is back answering your Gardening queries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/yf5pwtua Irish Water apologizes for pollution supply. Leithscéal gafa ag Uisce Éireann faoi sholáthar truaillithe. The managing director of Irish Water has apologized to those who fell ill after drinking contaminated water from public supplies in Leinster. Tá leithscéal gafa ag stiúrthóir bainistíochta Uisce Éireann leis na daoine a d'éirigh tinn tar éis dóibh uisce truaillithe ón soláthar poiblí i gCúige Laighean a ól. Niall Gleeson said the disaster should not have happened. Dúirt Niall Gleeson nár cheart don tubaiste tarlú. Contaminated water was found at two treatment plants, the Town Center in Co. Kildare and the Branch Center in Co. Wexford. Is in dhá ionad cóireála a fuarthas an t-uisce truaillithe, mar atá, ionad an Bhaile Mhóir i gCo Chill Dara agus in ionad na Craobhaí i gCo Loch Garman. Water is supplied to people in north Dublin and Gorey, Co Wexford, from these two locations respectively. Cuirtear uisce ar fáil do dhaoine i dtuaisceart Bhaile Átha Cliath agus i nGuaire, Co Loch Garman, ón dá ionad sin faoi seach. Speaking on RTÉ, Niall Gleeson stated that Irish Water is taking steps to ensure that such mishaps do not happen again. Ag labhairt dó ar RTÉ, mhaígh Niall Gleeson go bhfuil bearta á gcur i bhfeidhm ag Uisce Éireann lena chinntiú nach dtarlóidh míthapa mar seo arís. He said the body was informed too late that the water was contaminated. Dúirt sé gur cuireadh in iúl go rómhall don chomhlacht go raibh an t-uisce truaillithe. The dirty water had gone through the supply system by the time the company was notified and as a result, he said, there was no proximity in a boiling notice issued. Bhí an t-uisce salach imithe tríd an gcóras soláthair faoin am a fuair an comhlacht scéala faoi agus dá bharr sin, a dúirt sé, ní raibh aon ghar i bhfógra fiuchta a eisiúint. Gliasánch confirmed that Irish Water was looking to find out the reasons for this delay but suggested that there were "communication difficulties" in Wexford County Council. Dheimhnigh an Gliasánch go bhfuil Uisce Éireann ag féachaint le fios fátha na moille seo a fháil ach thug sé le tuiscint go raibh "deacrachtaí cumarsáide" i gComhairle Contae Loch Garman. As soon as Ireland Water was notified, he said, the company notified the Environmental Protection Agency and the Health Service Executive. Chomh luath in Éirinn agus a tugadh fógra d'Uisce Éireann, a duirt sé, chuir an comhlacht scéala chuig an an nGníomhaireacht um Chaomhnú Comhshaoil agus chuig Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte. At least 52 people became ill in Gorey after drinking the contaminated water. Buaileadh tinn 52 duine ar a laghad i nGuaire tar éis dóibh an t-uisce truaillithe a ól. Some were hospitalized. Cuireadh cuid acu in ospidéil. Bacteria associated with E. Baictéir atá bainteach le E. coli author of the evil, it was said. coli údar an oilc, a dúradh. Niall Gleeson stated that Irish Water wants one organization to be responsible for water services in this country in order to improve the efficiency of the system, he said. Thug Niall Gleeson le fios go bhfuil Uisce Éireann ag iarraidh aon eagraíocht amháin a bheith freagrach as seribhísí uisce sa tír seo d'fhonn éifeachtacht an chórais a fheabhsú, mar a dúirt sé. The Workplace Relations Commission is in talks about transferring workers in local authority water departments to Irish Water. Tá cainteanna ar bun sa Choimisiún um Chaidreamh san Áit Oibre faoi oibrithe i rannóga uisce na n-údarás áitiúil a aistriú go hUisce Éireann.