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The water supply has come under great pressure in the aftermath of Storm Emma.
Water supply has been curtailed in some places due to increased demand – primarily from leaks in the system.
Crews have been working through the night to restore service.
Increased demand and power outages are putting the country’s reservoirs under pressure, Irish Water said.
Here’s what you need to do to help prevent your water pipes from bursting.
The warning was issued yesterday afternoon.
Local TD Thomas Byrne said that he had received reports of children becoming “very sick” and “getting bad rashes”.
Irish Water has apologised for the inconvenience caused.
Irish Water has apologised for the inconvenience.
Roughly 65,000 people live in the area affected by the notice.
Irish Water said local sources in the south Connemara area are not capable of supplying the volumes of water required.
If you’re entitled to a refund and haven’t yet received one, Irish Water want you to get in touch to check your details.
A large water mains burst at Bengal Terrace flooded 11 homes on 15 July in Limerick.
The EU has commenced infringement proceedings against Ireland for its failure to introduce a licensing system.
The water utility plans to send out over 100,000 emails and 30,000 texts to customers to ensure that the process is as efficient as possible.
Irish Water issued the warning after they were made aware of a number of scams.
Refunds totalling €173 million will be paid to 990,000 customers.
The proposal is included within the National Water Resources Plan.
The Water Services Bill is in its final stages in the Dáil.
Patricia Powell and her son were awarded the damages against Fingal County Council and Irish Water.
Cheques will be sent to customers as Irish Water says this is the most effective method available.
The Environmental Protection Agency said serious investment is needed.
All emergency service and hospital facilities have been reconnected.
The referendum on the Eighth Amendment will be held in May or June 2018.
It was confirmed earlier this month that the utility will refund the full amount of their water charges before the end of the year.
The government has agreed to a referendum on whether or not Ireland’s water utility should be publicly owned.
200,000 people in the Meath and Louth areas were left without water as a result of a burst main near Drogheda in late July.
58 have elevated levels of trihalomethanes and 25 lack adequate treatment to prevent cryptosporidium.
The majority of the retirement package received by John Tierney when he left Irish Water came from pension entitlements.
The refunds will be sent automatically – by cheque.
Irish Water hopes to restore services throughout the day in Listowel.
A large water mains burst at Bengal Terrace and flooded 11 homes on 15 July.
GMC Sierra is part-owned by a Denis O’Brien-controlled firm.
Between 5,000 and 10,000 homes were without water in Navan town today.
Irish Water has apologised for the inconvenience to locals and tourists.
The water being produced by the fixed main may be discoloured but is still drinkable.
It’s possible that the water crisis that’s left thousands in Meath and Louth without water could happen elsewhere.
It may take several days for full water service to be restored to everyone.
Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy said there are antiquated pipes that need to be fixed all over the country.
Retailers are struggling to keep up with demand.