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| Serious
pollution threat to capital's drinking water |
Water
(Jul 22, 2008)
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The Irish Independent reports that Dublin's
drinking water supply could be seriously polluted by
a Co Wicklow quarry, unless major work is carried out
to stop industrial run-off from entering a nearby reservoir.
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| Ireland's
groundwater faces national quality assessment |
Water
(Jul 14, 2008)
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White Young Green (WYG) Ireland - consultant to the
built, natural and social environment - has been awarded
the contract by the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) to provide groundwater quality data that will
assist in the national assessment of Ireland’s groundwater.
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| Gormley
announces extra €23.4m for local authorities |
Water
(Jul 14, 2008)
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Mr. John Gormley, TD, Minister for the Environment,
Heritage and Local Government, has announced a special
allocation of €23.4 million from his Department under
the Local Government Fund.
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| €150m
water investment will not be delayed |
Water
(Jul 7, 2008)
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The Sunday Business Post has reported that Finance
minister Brian Lenihan has reversed a decision by his
department that would have seriously delayed €150 million
worth of water improvement schemes.
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| Inquiry
into €35.6m Ringsend sewage plant payment |
Water
(Jul 2, 2008)
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The Irish Times has reported that the Minister
for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government,
John Gormley TD has ordered an independent inquiry into
the Ringsend sewage plant, following the payment by
Dublin City Council of an additional €35.6 million to
the developers of the facility.
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| Water
use restrictions lifted in Ennis |
Water
(Jul 2, 2008)
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Clare County Council has confirmed that water use restrictions
applying to over 30,000 customers in Ennis and its environs
are being lifted.
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| RSK
Group forms RSK Water |
Water
(Jun 30, 2008)
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RSK Group has founded RSK Water in a concerted
bid to establish itself in the UK water industry.
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