Farmers say they and others in rural areas now face paying ‘on the double’ for water
The leader of one of the country’s main farm organisations says that despite all the debate about water charges, one group has paid — and continues to pay — for water. And that, says ICMSA President John Comer is the rural community, particularly farmers, who are in group schemes or…
Irish Water Tidy Towns Value Water Award applications closing on May 25th
Towns and Villages in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal are urged to get their applications in for this year’s Irish Water Tidy Towns Value Water Awards before May 25th. The award is in its second year and is given at the Tidy Towns ceremony in September along with the other Tidy…
Disruption to water supply in Coolaney area
Due to a burst in the rising main between Muckelty Reservoir and Castleoye, there is a disruption to water supply in the Coolaney area. The disruption affects Lavagh, Achonry, Carrowmore, Finlough, Rinbane, Killoran, Shancough, and all areas between Carrowmore Junction and Leyney Junction. It is expected that the water supply…
HIQA: Nutrition and fresh drinking water not seen as priority in some hospitals
A review published by HIQA, the Health Information and Quality Authority, says nutritious food and access to drinking water are not viewed as a priority for some Irish hospitals. HIQA also says malnutrition affects more than a quarter of patients admitted to hospitals. HIQA has also found that lack of…