Water
# water - Thursday 3 May, 2012
Irish bathing water quality improved in 2011
However, there was a drop in the amount of beaches reaching ‘good’ status. Ireland will have to redouble its efforts to maintain and improve bathing water quality standards, Minister Phil Hogan said today.
# water - Thursday 26 April, 2012
The 9 at 9: Thursday
Good morning! Hope you’re not too wet out there…
Enda Kenny: We can’t guarantee water will not be cut off
Taoiseach says that Government can’t send a message to people that they need not pay water charges. However, decision not yet made on how to tackle amount of water “lost” between production and tap – and who will pay for it.
# water - Sunday 22 April, 2012
Varadkar apologises over water charges confusion
The Transport Minister has apologised over the Government’s handling of the issue, adding that charges will not be applied for at least another two years.
# water - Thursday 19 April, 2012
Junior Minister: Your water could be cut off if you don’t pay charge
Junior Minister Fergus O’Dowd told Midweek on TV3 that if people don’t pay their water charges even though they can afford to, they could get their water cut off.
# water - Wednesday 18 April, 2012
Unforeseen delay in rollout of septic tank registrations
Phil Hogan is forced to acknowledge that registrations for tanks will be delayed, but there is no comment on why.
Opposition TDs criticise govt for keeping people in the dark over water charges
Fianna Fáil also raised concerns about job security for the thousands of people currently employed in water services.
# water - Tuesday 17 April, 2012
The 5 at 5: Tuesday
5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock…
New State body Irish Water will be part of Bord Gáis
Minister Phil Hogan has also confirmed that there will be no up-front charge for the water-metering programme.
No upfront charge for water meters – reports
Meanwhile, we find out what happened to that 2010 offer from Siemens to pay for installing 1.1 million water meters…
# water - Monday 12 March, 2012
Hosepipes to be banned in areas of UK
Extremely low rainfall and continuing dry conditions are leading to droughts in areas of the south and east.
# water - Thursday 16 February, 2012
Almost half of waste water treatment plans failing quality standards
A report from the Environmental Protection Agency says half of the plants in urban sectors are failing national and EU standards.
# water - Tuesday 7 February, 2012
Scientists find evidence of ancient ocean on Mars
A two-year investigation by a European Space Agency probe has found strong new evidence to show there was once an ocean on the red planet.
# water - Tuesday 24 January, 2012
Explainer: What’s going on with Ireland’s septic tanks?
The government’s under pressure over its plans to enforce mandatory inspections of septic tanks. So what’s the story?
# water - Monday 16 January, 2012
Hogan says 90 per cent of all households face water charges by 2014
The Environment Minister was speaking as a six-week public consultation on water charges begins today.
# water - Monday 9 January, 2012
WATCH: Angry Israeli MP throws water over an opponent
Oireachtas committee meetings are never quite as raucous as those of the Israeli Knesset…
# water - Friday 6 January, 2012
Septic tank row continues as Fianna Fáil calls for expert advice
Sinn Féin has also organised information meetings in Mayo next week to discuss the impact of the Septic Tank Bill.
# water - Tuesday 20 December, 2011
Hogan says Fianna Fáil is frightening rural Ireland over septic tank charges
The proposed septic tank registration charge is causing controversy in rural Ireland which believes the measure is unfairly targeted at it.
# water - Friday 16 December, 2011
Poll: Do you buy bottled water?
In light of a new survey on the safety of bottled water, we ask: Do you buy bottled water? Do you think it is convenient… or a waste of money?
Bottled water ‘safer’ – but industry still needs improvement
Microbiological tests of bottled water shows that standards have improved in the past number of years – however, two per cent of samples are still classed as “unsafe”.
# water - Monday 5 December, 2011
State of Emergency declared in Peru after mining protests
A 60-day state of emergency has been declared in four provinces of Cajamarca state, following violent protests against a gold-and-copper mining project which is part-owned by a US company.
# water - Friday 18 November, 2011
Investigation into actress Natalie Wood’s death reopened
The actress died in 1981. It was assumed she drowned after falling into the water accidentally, following an evening drinking with her husband Robert Wagner and friend Christopher Walken.
# water - Thursday 17 November, 2011
Evidence of ‘shallow lakes’ found on Jupiter moon Europa
Scientists believe they have found evidence of liquid water beneath the surface of Jupiter’s ice-covered moon – indicating a potential habitat for life outside Earth.
# water - Friday 21 October, 2011
More water supply disruptions in Dublin homes
A burst of a large water main in Dublin is currently being repaired by engineers but homes will be without water until tomorrow evening.
# water - Saturday 8 October, 2011
Water supply disruptions in 40,000 Dublin homes
Disruptions in the water supply at homes across Dublin began at 6am this morning and will continue until midnight on Sunday due to essential works.
# water - Thursday 11 August, 2011
Student jailed for six months for looting a case of water in London
The 23-year-old student has said he’s ashamed of his actions. He stole the water from a Lidl store in Brixton.
# water - Friday 5 August, 2011
NASA discovers evidence of water on Mars
Is there life on Mars? Perhaps, say NASA, as evidence of water has been found.
# water - Wednesday 13 July, 2011
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Nine things to know this morning…
# water - Wednesday 29 June, 2011
Watch: The future is here… and it’s jetpack-shaped
The water-powered flight suit lets users soar up to 28 feet – but is “not practical for commuting”, its makers warn.
# water - Wednesday 15 June, 2011
Ireland faces cost of millions to clean up polluted water
If Ireland wants to abide by European clean water directives, it’ll have to spend millions cleaning lakes and rivers.
Water could be cut to 1.4 million homes in Wicklow, Dublin and Kildare
Heavy rainfall is needed by the second week of July to avoid Dublin and the surrounding counties being subject to the first summer water restrictions in almost 15 years.
# water - Tuesday 14 June, 2011
Berlusconi’s vote defeat dubbed ‘Italian Spring’
The Italian electorate have dealt Silvio Berlsuconi a serious blow after overturning laws passed by his government aimed at reviving nuclear energy, privatising the nation’s water supply and helping the Prime Minsiter to avoid prosecution.
# water - Saturday 4 June, 2011
The 9 at 9: Saturday
Nine things you need to know by 9am: Aer Lingus talks break down, water supplies could be hit by hot weather, and one man’s year-long battle with Croagh Patrick nears an end.
# water - Friday 3 June, 2011
The Daily Fix: Friday
In today’s Fix: Mladic reacts to “monstrous” charges; Aer Lingus talks continue; new MRSA superbug in Dublin hospitals; and MI6 pull off ‘Operation Cupcake’.
# water - Thursday 19 May, 2011
Ireland faces fine over septic tanks
Minister disappointed at decision but says new legislation will be enacted without delay.
# water - Sunday 17 April, 2011
Water charges could be introduced before meters are fitted
If the State’s finances get any worse then the government could be forced to act early, Pat Rabbitte admits.
# water - Wednesday 13 April, 2011
In photos: Thailand celebrates New Year
Three-day celebration kicks off with water fight world record attempt in Bangkok.
# water - Wednesday 6 April, 2011
Water charges could still be years away, minister says
Junior minister Fergus O’Dowd tells the Dáil that the installation of water meters in every home could take until 2015.
# water - Tuesday 29 March, 2011
Health notice issued over Carraroe water contamination
Galway County Council is warning Carraroe residents not to consume tap water after a home heating oil spillage contaminated the supply.
# water - Friday 18 February, 2011
The 9 at 9: Friday
Nine things to know this morning, including: €5m funding for ghost estate issues; GE11 campaigns focus on jobs and constitutional reform; and private investigator believe Madeleine McCann is in the US.
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