Your contributions will help us continue to deliver the stories that are important to you
Dublin homes without water due to 'third party damage'
The city council said a water tanker is in place at Donnycarney church.
Your contributions will help us continue to deliver the stories that are important to you
The city council said a water tanker is in place at Donnycarney church.
Restrictions will be in place from 10pm to 7am or 9am every night from tonight until next Tuesday and will mean water pressure will be reduced at these times.
Homes and businesses in a north Dublin area have been advised not to drink their water pending further tests.
Taoiseach says that Government can’t send a message to people that they need not pay water charges. However, decision not yet made on how to tackle amount of water “lost” between production and tap – and who will pay for it.
Testing is still being carried out on the water which was contaminated with oil last week.
Some 1,500 households in Askeaton, Foynes, Shanagolden, Creeves and surrounding areas have had their water supply shut off overnight.
Reports today had suggested that there were 5,500km of lead water mains in Ireland – but the figure is actually 5,500m, the EPA said.
In tonight’s Fix: TheJournal.ie meets the presidential candidates; the latest from Libya; and why you should be VERY careful while shopping for wine.
A burst of a large water main in Dublin is currently being repaired by engineers but homes will be without water until tomorrow evening.
Restrictions in Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow and Limerick will continue for some days. Meanwhile, the CEO of Northern Ireland Water may step down later today following intense criticism of his handling of the crisis.
A break in the water main affects several towns across Cork County.
Residents in the greater Dublin area are warned to conserve water supplies.