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Hosepipe bans extended in three areas until 13 October

Uisce Éireann has confirmed it is extending the hosepipe bans in place for the Kells-Oldcastle area of Co Meath, Mullingar in Co Westmeath, and Milford in Co Donegal, for an additional four weeks until 13 October.

Environment • 12 Sep

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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

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

Taoiseach Micheál Martin (R) made the comments the official opening of a wastewater treatment plant in Arklow, Co Wicklow

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

The ban is in effect due to historically low water levels

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

Uisce Éireann is aksing people to take action to avoid wasting water

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

Chairman of Uisce Éireann Jerry Grant said the State's water and sewage systems are in a desperate state

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

Water Conservation Charges are intended to encourage people to not waste water, the department said

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

Seven in 10 small and medium firms said cost savings are the primary driver for their decision making on sustainable investment

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

The Environmental Protection Agency has said the quality of drinking water in Ireland is very high

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

Uisce Éireann made performance related payments to 1,631 employees in 2024 in respect of 2023, its annual report shows today

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

45% of of SMEs say a lack of available supports is acting as a barrier to implementing measures such as sourcing renewable energy and reducing carbon footprint

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

The new Uisce Éireann jobs will include front-line operations, science and engineering, administration, communications, management and IT

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

The CRU is also proposing to end all bill capping arrangements by 1 October 2026

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

Unite members have put pickets at 17 water treatment plants

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

Uisce Éireann said the boil water notices may remain in place for several days

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 service workers in a number of local authorities will hold work stoppages on Thursday and Friday

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

Unite said it is seeking a commitment that water staff transferring from local authorities to Uisce Éireann will retain their public service status

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

The dispute relates to the transfer of water services from local authorities to Uisce Éireann

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

Uisce Éireann said the utility had always been known in Irish by that name alongside its separate better-known identity of Irish Water

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

Water charges can be introduced from next January

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

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