Irish Water is expected to say that the current management system which operates water treatment plants, is no longer fit for purpose, when it goes before TDs and Senators later.
The utility will tell an Oireachtas committee there's an urgent need for change.
It follows two incidents in Dublin and Wexford last month which saw contaminated water enter public supplies.
Chair of the Housing committee, Wicklow T.D. Steven Matthews, says what happened is unacceptable:
Concerns Raised After Wicklow County Council Refuse To Install Local Rainbow Crossings
In 2023 Wicklow County Council voted to support the LGBTQIA+ Community by agreeing to create Permanent Pride Rainbow Crossings in each of its Municipal Districts.
New Committee Set Up To Address Traffic And Transport Issues In Bray
Cathaoirleach of Bray Municipal District Sinn Féin Councillor Dermot ‘Daisy’ O’Brien, has announced the establishment of a new committee dedicated to addressing Bray’s growing traffic.
Tidy Town Groups In Wicklow Recognised At National Ceremony
Minister of State Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran has congratulated all of the winners and referenced the huge interest in the competition, which this year celebrates 67 years of environmental and community initiatives.
Biodiversity Conference Comes To Wicklow.
Blessington Community College’s Student Environmental Council will host Wicklow’s inaugural Youth Biodiversity Conference
Gardai Appeal For Help In Tracing Missing Woman From Bray
Gardaí are seeking help to find a missing woman in North Wicklow.
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