Trump says EU-US tariff deal would be 'biggest of all' US President Donald Trump has said that a EU-US tariff deal will be the "biggest of all if we make it". Business • 25 Jul
Trump says EU-US tariff deal would be 'biggest of all' US President Donald Trump has said that a EU-US tariff deal will be the "biggest of all if we make it". Business • 25 Jul
Hosepipe ban extended to south and southeast A hosepipe ban is being introduced in the south and southeast of the country this weekend following a sharp increase in demand for water since the start of the summer. Environment • 24 Jul
Hosepipe ban extended to south and southeast A hosepipe ban is being introduced in the south and southeast of the country this weekend following a sharp increase in demand for water since the start of the summer. Environment • 24 Jul
Water supplies for 497,000 at risk of disruption - EPA The Environmental Protection Agency has described as "at risk" 45 public water supplies which serve almost half a million people. Environment • 02 Jul
Water supplies for 497,000 at risk of disruption - EPA The Environmental Protection Agency has described as "at risk" 45 public water supplies which serve almost half a million people. Environment • 02 Jul
Staff at Uisce Éireann got over €13m in bonuses in 2024 Bonus payments to staff at State-owned utility, Uisce Éireann last year increased by 24% to €13.08m Business • 18 Aug
Staff at Uisce Éireann got over €13m in bonuses in 2024 Bonus payments to staff at State-owned utility, Uisce Éireann last year increased by 24% to €13.08m Business • 18 Aug
Courts not place to decide planning applications - Martin The courts are not the place for planning applications to be decided once the planning process has gone through, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said. Ireland • 09 May
Courts not place to decide planning applications - Martin The courts are not the place for planning applications to be decided once the planning process has gone through, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said. Ireland • 09 May
Six-week hosepipe ban in effect in three areas A hosepipe ban is in effect for three areas for the next six weeks due to historically low water levels. Ireland • 06 May
Six-week hosepipe ban in effect in three areas A hosepipe ban is in effect for three areas for the next six weeks due to historically low water levels. Ireland • 06 May
Public urged to conserve water supply after low rainfall Uisce Éireann has appealed to the public to help safeguard water supplies following particularly low overall rainfall levels last month and an earlier than usual start to the wildfire season - as demonstrated by wildfires in Co Mayo last weekend. Ireland • 08 Apr
Public urged to conserve water supply after low rainfall Uisce Éireann has appealed to the public to help safeguard water supplies following particularly low overall rainfall levels last month and an earlier than usual start to the wildfire season - as demonstrated by wildfires in Co Mayo last weekend. Ireland • 08 Apr
New housing targets present challenges - Uisce Éireann Uisce Éireann has said that the new housing targets included in the Programme for Government for the completion of 300,000 new housing units by 2030 present several challenges and that it is seeking additional support from the Government to address these. Ireland • 28 Mar
New housing targets present challenges - Uisce Éireann Uisce Éireann has said that the new housing targets included in the Programme for Government for the completion of 300,000 new housing units by 2030 present several challenges and that it is seeking additional support from the Government to address these. Ireland • 28 Mar
There will be no return to water charges, says Taoiseach The Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said "there will be no return to water charges". Ireland • 11 Mar
There will be no return to water charges, says Taoiseach The Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said "there will be no return to water charges". Ireland • 11 Mar
More small firms conserving water survey finds Seven in every ten small and medium sized firms are now conserving water, a 5% increase on two years ago. Business • 27 Aug 24
More small firms conserving water survey finds Seven in every ten small and medium sized firms are now conserving water, a 5% increase on two years ago. Business • 27 Aug 24
80,000 more people using 'at risk' water supplies in 2023 The Environmental Protection Agency has said there was an increase of 80,000 in the number of people using "at risk" public water supplies last year. Ireland • 03 Jul 24
80,000 more people using 'at risk' water supplies in 2023 The Environmental Protection Agency has said there was an increase of 80,000 in the number of people using "at risk" public water supplies last year. Ireland • 03 Jul 24
Bonus payments by Uisce Éireann to staff increase by 17% Bonus payments to staff at State-owned utility Uisce Éireann last year increased by 17% to €10.57m. Business • 03 Sep 24
Bonus payments by Uisce Éireann to staff increase by 17% Bonus payments to staff at State-owned utility Uisce Éireann last year increased by 17% to €10.57m. Business • 03 Sep 24
Increase in SMEs' interest in green supports - survey A new report shows the level of small and medium-sized businesses who are interested in grants to help them invest in sustainable measures increased by over 40% in the past year. Business • 16 Feb 24
Increase in SMEs' interest in green supports - survey A new report shows the level of small and medium-sized businesses who are interested in grants to help them invest in sustainable measures increased by over 40% in the past year. Business • 16 Feb 24
Uisce Éireann to add 700 new jobs nationwide Uisce Éireann, the national water authority, said today it is recruiting for 700 new jobs across the country. Business • 07 Feb 24
Uisce Éireann to add 700 new jobs nationwide Uisce Éireann, the national water authority, said today it is recruiting for 700 new jobs across the country. Business • 07 Feb 24
188,000 non-domestic water users may face higher bills Up to 188,000 non-domestic customers of Uisce Éireann are facing higher bills for water and waste water treatment from October, if proposals from the regulator are adopted. Business • 21 Dec 23
188,000 non-domestic water users may face higher bills Up to 188,000 non-domestic customers of Uisce Éireann are facing higher bills for water and waste water treatment from October, if proposals from the regulator are adopted. Business • 21 Dec 23
Boil water notices in three counties over strike action Boil water notices are in operation in three counties due to industrial action at several water plants, Uisce Éireann has said. Ireland • 03 Aug 23
Boil water notices in three counties over strike action Boil water notices are in operation in three counties due to industrial action at several water plants, Uisce Éireann has said. Ireland • 03 Aug 23
Boil water notices for parts of Waterford and Tipperary Uisce Éireann has issued boil water notices for parts of Waterford and Tipperary due to strike action arising from a dispute between the Unite trade union and a number of local authorities. Munster • 14 Jul 23
Boil water notices for parts of Waterford and Tipperary Uisce Éireann has issued boil water notices for parts of Waterford and Tipperary due to strike action arising from a dispute between the Unite trade union and a number of local authorities. Munster • 14 Jul 23
Water supply disruption warning ahead of strike action Uisce Éireann is warning of potential disruption to water supplies later this week due to strike action by members of the Unite trade union. Ireland • 11 Jul 23
Water supply disruption warning ahead of strike action Uisce Éireann is warning of potential disruption to water supplies later this week due to strike action by members of the Unite trade union. Ireland • 11 Jul 23
Local authority water service workers on strike Water service workers in ten local authorities who are members of the Unite trade union are taking strike action today. Ireland • 30 Jun 23
Local authority water service workers on strike Water service workers in ten local authorities who are members of the Unite trade union are taking strike action today. Ireland • 30 Jun 23
Water service workers to strike next month SIPTU members working in water services in local authorities across the country will take strike action on 7 and 8 June. Uisce Éireann • 15 May 23
Water service workers to strike next month SIPTU members working in water services in local authorities across the country will take strike action on 7 and 8 June. Uisce Éireann • 15 May 23
Water service workers to take industrial action in June SIPTU members working in water services in local authorities across the country will begin a campaign of industrial action on 7 June which may take the form of strike action. Ireland • 09 May 23
Water service workers to take industrial action in June SIPTU members working in water services in local authorities across the country will begin a campaign of industrial action on 7 June which may take the form of strike action. Ireland • 09 May 23
Irish Water spends €100,000 on rebrand to Uisce Éireann Irish Water has spent nearly €100,000 on a rebranding project to change their official identity to Uisce Éireann. Business • 10 Mar 23
Irish Water spends €100,000 on rebrand to Uisce Éireann Irish Water has spent nearly €100,000 on a rebranding project to change their official identity to Uisce Éireann. Business • 10 Mar 23
Bill to allow for water charges published The Government has published the Bill that will enable the introduction of water charges from the beginning of next year. News • 11 Jan 13
Bill to allow for water charges published The Government has published the Bill that will enable the introduction of water charges from the beginning of next year. News • 11 Jan 13
World class water system promised for Ireland The Chief Executive of Bord Gáis has given an undertaking that the country's new water utility company will provide a world class system, warning that the task ahead is great but achievable. News • 06 Nov 12
World class water system promised for Ireland The Chief Executive of Bord Gáis has given an undertaking that the country's new water utility company will provide a world class system, warning that the task ahead is great but achievable. News • 06 Nov 12
