Uisce Éireann Accused of ‘Allowing Too Many Developments’ Amid Louth Water Concerns - 21/10/2026
Uisce Éireann is facing criticism over concerns that new housing developments in north Drogheda have been approved without sufficient water infrastructure to support the area’s growing population.
Local Sinn Féin TD Joanna Byrne is calling for cast-iron assurances that there will be enough water supply capacity to meet Drogheda’s future housing and development needs. She has secured a commitment to meet with the utility’s CEO after raising the issue at a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee.
Deputy Byrne says she raised concerns about the capacity of the Staleen water treatment plant…
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