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New pipe to boost our water supply
THE connection of a major new pipeline, which will secure the water supply for over 350,000 customers across North County Dublin, has been completed.
Uisce Éireann, in partnership with Fingal County Council, is now progressing to the final phase of the construction process for the new pipeline between Ballycoolin Reservoir and Swords.
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It follows the recent water outage across North County Dublin.
William McKnight, from Uisce Éireann, said: “This is a hugely important project for the people of North County Dublin and for the wider Greater Dublin Area in terms of delivering a sufficient and sustainable water supply to all,” he said.
The project is being carried out by GMC Utilities Group Ltd on behalf of Uisce Éireann, in partnership with Fingal County Council.
Uisce Éireann is responsible for the delivery of all public water and wastewater services in Ireland. The pipeline has been in construction for 18 months, and, as a result, will increase capacity, improve reliability and resilience.
AGRICULTURE Minister
Charlie McConalogue has launched the new €10m ‘Fishing Pier’ at Howth Fishery Harbour Centre.
Officially opening the new pier, Mr McConalogue said:
“I’m delighted to officially open the new ‘Fishing Pier’. It is an integral part of my Department’s overall strategy to provide dedicated, standalone fit for purpose facilities for the fishing industry in Howth.
Work began in October 2020 and was completed in April 2022 at a cost of €10m. The additional berthing space relieves vessel congestion and enables greater segregation between the activities of fishing vessels and the marine tourism and leisure activities, which are mainly concentrated on the West Pier.
Mr Varadkar, inviting someone chosen from the household to apply to join the Citizens’ Assembly.
The first meeting is scheduled for 14 April and it is expected to complete its report by the end of the year.
In 2021, almost 90% of all fish landed into Ireland was into the six State-owned Fishery Harbour Centres. At Howth, these landings were valued at €12.9m.
