# WATER SHORTAGE

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# Irish Water

'We need substantial winter rains': Hosepipe ban to remain until October in some areas

This warning comes after it emerged yesterday that the water supply in Dublin could fail after 70 days.

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Aug 8th 2018, 3:59 PM

# WATER SHORTAGE

'There are fights and even injuries': Indian water crisis causes daily desperation

There are tense scenes on a daily basis as temperatures soar and India experiences water shortages.

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Jun 10th 2018, 3:30 AM

# Drogheda

Defence Forces called in to assist with water shortage in Louth and east Meath

Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has defended the response to the “biggest crisis Irish Water has faced” so far.

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Jul 25th 2017, 7:00 PM

# water worries

Water supplies running low in many areas due to dry weather

There are shortages in parts of Donegal, Galway and Westmeath.

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Jun 22nd 2017, 3:18 PM

# Shelling

Pockets of fighting erupt after a calm start to Syria's new ceasefire

Rebels involving in fighting this morning are not covered by the ceasefire.

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Dec 30th 2016, 12:06 PM

# Sao Paulo

Protesters take to the streets of Brazil over their dwindling water supply

Angry protesters say local and national governments have neglected problems for too long.

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Feb 18th 2015, 9:14 PM

# Cork

Burst water main hits Cork water supply

The council says they are working on fixing the problem, but that water may be discoloured when it comes back.

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Nov 13th 2013, 3:35 PM

# WATER SHORTAGE

Dublin City Council: We're not sure what the problem is but it's almost fixed

Dublin City Engineer Michael Phillips said climate change could have been one of the reasons behind the problem at the water treatment plant.

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Nov 5th 2013, 8:16 AM

# News Fix

Here’s What Happened Today: Saturday

Everyone’s talking about remains found in Meath, Roy Keane and the property tax deadline.

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Nov 2nd 2013, 8:05 PM

# WATER SHORTAGE

Kildare Council increases output level from River Barrow to tackle water shortage

The council has also increased output from the Wellfield supply.

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Nov 2nd 2013, 12:47 PM

# restaurant association of ireland

Authorities 'should offer compensation to restaurants' over water restrictions

The Restaurants Association of Ireland said that the restrictions are causing a loss to the restaurant industry of €400,000 per day.

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Nov 2nd 2013, 7:25 AM

# Water Restrictions

Water coming back on in Dublin - but three nights of restrictions to go

The water shortage is not believed to have affected emergency services last night on what is usually one of the busiest nights of the year for call-outs.

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Nov 1st 2013, 8:47 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Happy Halloween! Here are the nine stories you need to know as you kick off your day.

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Oct 31st 2013, 8:50 AM

# WATER SHORTAGE

Water restrictions causes outrage in the greater Dublin area

The water shortage was scheduled to end at 7am this morning, but will be back in place this evening.

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Oct 31st 2013, 8:10 AM

# WATER SHORTAGE

'Ireland is like a third world country when it comes to water supply'

The Irish Restaurant Association said businesses will be seriously affected by water restrictions saying they are paying the highest water rates in Europe and the water service should reflect that.

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Oct 30th 2013, 8:39 AM