Irish Water
Noel Bardon on 11 Jun 2021
Farmers lead the way at blue flag beach in Co Wexford
Agricultural water quality has improved thanks to €550,000 of Department funding and the efforts of a group of Co Wexford farmers.
Amy Forde on 31 Mar 2021
Irish Water asks farmers if they need to use pesticides
Research has found that MCPA, used in spray to control thistles, docks and rushes, is still the most commonly detected pesticide in drinking water sources.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 17 Mar 2021
Ireland’s first water leak detection dog gets to work in Roscommon
Peter Thomas Keaveney travelled to Roscommon to catch up with Enda and the team at Anubis Detection, the first in Ireland to have trained a Springer Spaniel dog for detecting underground water leaks.
Amy Forde on 18 Nov 2020
Investigations into bogslides as thousands of tonnes of bog and trees shift
Two bogslides over the last number of days have resulted in thousands of tonnes of bog shifting in Kerry and Donegal.
Niall Hurson on 12 Nov 2020
Daily release of sewage into water ‘a serious concern for EPA’
The EPA estimates there are 113 areas where priority action is needed to protect public health and the environment.
Amy Forde on 04 Nov 2020
Most dairy farmers face hike in water charges
A new pricing structure from Irish Water will see water charges for usage and connections equalised across all counties.
Amy Forde on 04 Nov 2020
Cost for field connections equalised
Any connection which exceeds 15m in total length is liable for the standard connection charge, plus extra charges.
The Dealer on 28 Oct 2020
Rising cost of water connection
The Dealer was shocked at a recent Irish water connection fee for a rural house.
Niall Hurson on 17 Oct 2020
Agriculture responsible for half of all water quality problems - EPA
The EPA director has said there is a huge opportunity in the next CAP to pay farmers for positive environmental outcomes.
Niall Hurson on 30 Sep 2020
Rise in pesticide problems linked to non-farming use
Irish Water has noted a higher level of water quality issues that it is linking to amateur users of pesticides.
Donal Magner on 12 Aug 2020
The purifying role of wetlands and forests in Co Waterford
Rory Harrington outlines the benefits of Integrated Constructed Wetland s (ICWs) in solving water pollution problems in areas of intensive farming and housing development.
Lorcan Allen on 17 Jul 2020
Farming is a significant problem in less than half of water catchments
Agriculture has been identified as a significant stressor in less than half of the water catchments monitored by local authorities in Ireland.
Barry Cassidy on 08 Jul 2020
Pesticide issues in water on the decline
While the number of pesticide breaches have dropped, MCPA contaminations remain a concern.
Barry Cassidy on 07 Jul 2020
Drop in water supplies breaching pesticide limits
While the number of pesticide breaches have dropped, MCPA contaminations remain a concern.
Janine Kennedy on 11 Jun 2020
Aldi halts sale of paddling pools amid six-week hosepipe ban
Water conservation is being urged by Irish Water amid ongoing drought conditions, writes Janine Kennedy.
Barry Cassidy on 14 Apr 2020
Rushes do not need to be sprayed to secure payments – Department
Farmers should not feel compelled to use substances such as MCPA to tackle rush infestations, the Department of Agriculture has said.
Amy Forde on 31 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Irish Water defers new water charges structure
The new structure, which looks set to hit over 80% of Irish farmers, will see new water charges for usage and connections equalised across all counties.
Contributor on 19 Mar 2020
Legal: what to do when you receive a CPO
Compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) can have a devastating effect on a family farm. James Staines, a solicitor for over 25 years specialising in agriculture, takes a look at the options open to farmers
Amy Forde on 06 Nov 2019
Confusion over how water charges will affect farmers
A new pricing structure from Irish Water will see water charges for usage and connections equalised across all counties.
Amy Forde on 04 Nov 2019
Fragmented farmers to be hit by new water charges
ICSA rural development chair Tim Farrell has said he is outraged at the price hikes announced by Irish Water.