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The Commission for Regulation of Utilities has agreed a second postponement of the implementation of Irish Water's new non-domestic tariffs

New non-domestic water charges regime delayed again

The introduction of a new system of charges for non-domestic water users, which will see bills increase for more than half of customers, has been delayed again.

Business • 10 Mar 21

Globally, 30% of women hold senior leadership roles in businesses, according to Grant Thornton report

Increase in women taking up leadership roles

The number of women holding senior leadership roles in Irish businesses improved in the past year, growing from 31% in 2020 to 33% in 2021, according to research included in the Women in Business 2021 Report published by Grant Thornton.

Business • 08 Mar 21

Cabinet has approved a policy
paper on the amalgamation of all water services within Irish Water, which includes a July deadline for the completion of talks at the WRC

Fórsa warns risk of action over water services deadline

A Government deadline for completing talks on the transfer of 3,000 local authority water services' personnel to the Irish Water utility is "wildly optimistic", and could increase the risk of industrial action, according to Fórsa.

Ireland • 24 Feb 21

SIPTU says its members will resist 'forced' transfers to Irish Water

SIPTU to resist 'forced' staff transfers to Irish Water

The Government wants local authority water services personnel to transfer to Irish Water by the end of 2022 as part of a new framework for the delivery of water services, according to a Policy Paper approved by the Cabinet earlier today.

Ireland • 23 Feb 21

83% of the population receive their drinking water from Irish Water

SIPTU warns of strike action over Irish Water plans

SIPTU has warned that its members in local authority water services will take industrial action up to and including strike action if the government attempts to impose measures to transfer them to the Irish Water utility without agreement.

Ireland • 02 Feb 21

There are over 500 separate charges for water and waste-water services to non-domestic customers

New non-domestic water charges regime to start in May

A new system of charges for non-domestic water users, which will see bills increase for more than half of customers, is to come into force from the middle of next year.

Business • 02 Nov 20

Irish Water says its working with Kerry County Council to rectify the problem

Boil water notice issued for Cahersiveen, Co Kerry

Businesses and local people in Cahersiveen, Co Kerry have been told to boil their tap water after cryptosporidium was detected in their supply.

Munster • 09 Jul 20

The EPA is becoming 'increasingly frustrated' with Irish Water over delays in addressing water supply problems

Water supply to 1m people 'vulnerable to failure' - EPA

The Environmental Protection Agency has warned that more than 50 treatment plants supplying water to over one million customers are vulnerable to failure, posing a risk to public health.

Environment • 07 Jul 20

Recent dry conditions and an increase in domestic water usage have led to the ban being put in place

Nationwide hosepipe ban set to start tomorrow

Irish Water has announced a nationwide hosepipe ban will come into effect from tomorrow for a six-week period.

Ireland • 08 Jun 20

The dry spell of weather means water supplies will have to be protected to meet demand (Pic: Bohernabreena reservoir, Dublin)

Irish Water warns conservation order likely this week

The Head of Customer Operations with Irish Water has said some supplies are moving into drought and critical drought conditions.

Ireland • 02 Jun 20

Irish Water said two thirds of supply goes to domestic sources

People urged to conserve water amid Covid-19 demand

Irish Water is appealing to people to conserve water when they can following a significant upsurge in usage since the imposition of Covid-19 restrictions.

Ireland • 12 May 20

Approximately 54% of non-domestic customers will see bill increases as a result of the new charges

Irish Water defers new business charging structure

Irish Water has deferred the introduction of a new charging system for non-domestic customers, because of the ongoing crisis caused by Covid-19.

Business • 31 Mar 20

All Whitegate Regional Public Water Supply customers are advised to boil water before use

Boil water notice issued for Cork's Whitegate area

Irish Water and Cork County Council have issued a Boil Water Notice for the area supplied by the Whitegate Regional Public Water Supply.

Regional • 17 Feb 20

Residents in Bailieborough and nearby areas say they first raised concerns over water quality last October

Irish Water accused of inaction over Cavan concerns

Irish Water have been accused of dragging their heels in responding to concerns over water quality in county Cavan where 8,000 people are now without a safe drinking supply.

Regional • 15 Dec 19

Irish Water issued a Do Not Consume notice in August 2018 to around 70 homes at Belvelly near Cobh, telling residents the water was not safe to consume, even if it was boiled

'Do not consume' water notice lifted for Cork village

A community of around 300 people in east Cork has been told for the first time in more than a year that they can use water from their taps for drinking, washing and cooking.

Munster • 30 Nov 19

Irish Water said it is working with Cork County Council to resolve the situation as quickly as possible

Boil water notice in place affecting 9,500 in Cork

A boil water notice has been imposed on homes and businesses supplied by the Whitegate Regional Water Supply Scheme in east Cork following an issue with the filtration process at the plant.

Munster • 27 Nov 19

Owen Keegan said the rates were necessary because of an €8.4m loss

Dublin businesses face rate hike over funding row

Businesses in Dublin city could be facing a big rate increase if the Government refuses to compromise on a funding row with the city council.

Dublin • 25 Nov 19

Irish Water has issued advice on when water should be boiled before use

Boil water notice issued for parts of Limerick

A boil water notice has been issued for parts of Limerick affecting up to 500 people.

Munster • 21 Nov 19

Irish Water said the problem at the facility was the result of very heavy rainfall

Boil water notice affecting 615,000 people lifted

A boil water notice impacting more than 615,000 people has been lifted with immediate effect, Irish Water has said.

Leinster • 13 Nov 19

The EPA is collecting water samples at the Leixlip Water Treatment Plant in Co Kildare

Irish Water says boil water notice to remain in place

Irish Water says it will be Tuesday at the earliest before a boil water notice for customers of the Leixlip Water Treatment Plant is lifted.

Ireland • 08 Nov 19

Issues are in the older treatment plant at Leixlip where upgrading and remedial work has begun

EPA to audit Leixlip water treatment plant tomorrow

The Environmental Protection Agency is to carry out an audit tomorrow of the Water treatment plant at the centre of a boil water notice affecting more than 615,000 people.

Ireland • 08 Nov 19

The issue at the Leixlip plant is affecting more than 600,000 Irish Water users

Numbers affected by boil water notice increases

The Managing Director of Irish Water has said it could be a number of days before the latest boil water notice is lifted.

Ireland • 05 Nov 19

The boil notice affected around 600,000 people supplied by the Leixlip Water Treatment Plant

Boil water notice lifted in Dublin, Kildare, Meath

Irish Water has confirmed that the boil water notice for parts of Dublin, Kildare and Meath has been lifted with immediate effect.

Ireland • 25 Oct 19

A map provided by Irish Water shows the affected areas in blue

Boil water notice issued for 600,000 people in Leinster

A boil water notice has been issued for people living in parts of counties Dublin, Kildare and Meath.

Leinster • 22 Oct 19

Ireland's 804 public water supplies serve 1.3m households

Concern over water treatment despite compliance - EPA

The Environmental Protection Agency has said that the quality of public drinking water in Ireland remains high, with 99.9% compliance with microbiological limits.

Ireland • 10 Sep 19