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McConalogue trying to get more time on Nitrates issue

The Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has said farmers may have to reduce livestock numbers, export slurry from their farms or reduce stocking rates by getting more land, if the European Commission acts on the agreement made with Ireland over declining water quality standards.

Business • 13 Jul 23

The warnings are predominantly for counties Mayo and Kerry and include popular locations such as Keem Bay in Achill (above)

People advised against swimming at several beaches

People are being advised to avoid swimming at several beaches around the country due to poor water quality, while many other beaches could be at risk due to expected heavy rainfall.

Regional • 08 Jul 23

Sandymount Strand is among five Dublin beaches that failed to make the grade

EPA concern over water quality at five Dublin beaches

Significant concerns have been raised by the Environmental Protection Agency about the quality of water at urban beaches particularly in the Dublin area.

Environment • 16 May 18

Water warnings over beaches in Dublin and Wicklow

Fingal County Council has advised the public not to swim at 12 beaches because of worries over the water quality, while Wicklow County Council has issued an advisory notice about the quality of bathing water in Bray.

News • 05 Aug 14

The ban will remain in place in Sandymount until at least Friday

Temporary bathing ban at Sandymount Strand

Dublin City Council has put in place a temporary ban on bathing at one of Dublin's most popular beaches.

News • 16 Jul 14

Only 91 of the 136 designated bathing areas met the EU standards in 2012

Two thirds of beaches meet 'good' EU standards

Only two thirds of Ireland's bathing areas are deemed to have "good" water quality, according to the latest report from the Environmental Protection Agency.

News • 02 May 13