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Monday 26 October 2020
This warning comes after it emerged yesterday that the water supply in Dublin could fail after 70 days.
There are tense scenes on a daily basis as temperatures soar and India experiences water shortages.
Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has defended the response to the “biggest crisis Irish Water has faced” so far.
There are shortages in parts of Donegal, Galway and Westmeath.
Rebels involving in fighting this morning are not covered by the ceasefire.
Angry protesters say local and national governments have neglected problems for too long.
The council says they are working on fixing the problem, but that water may be discoloured when it comes back.
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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The council has also increased output from the Wellfield supply.
The Restaurants Association of Ireland said that the restrictions are causing a loss to the restaurant industry of €400,000 per day.
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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The water shortage was scheduled to end at 7am this morning, but will be back in place this evening.
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.
THERE ARE 59 shopping days until Christmas.
Most retailers across the country will be closed until 1 December, losing out on some vital festive shopping business.
Many are depending on customers shifting to online sales during that time.
So we want to know: Will you do more of your Christmas shopping online this year?
Poll Results:
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