Issue 65
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Investment in water services critical to supporting thriving communities
As CEO of Uisce Éireann, I welcome the opportunity to reflect on what has been a year of momentous change…
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Water Action Plan (WAP): Targeting pollution reduction
The Water Action Plan (WAP) – a revamp of the River Basin Management Plan – is calling for a change…
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Global water scarcity reinforces need for sustainable management
With water scarcity becoming an increasing problem on every continent, achieving Goal 6 of the UN sustainability development goals (SDGs)…
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Incentivising farmers to reduce water pollution
A payment scheme rewarding farmers for high water quality outcomes within their catchments should be established, researchers at the Economic…
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Innovation: Solving the great paradox of the 21st century
Today’s world demands that we achieve more with less; less space, less materials, and less waste, writes Anne-Marie Conibear, Egis’…
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Nature-based prevention of urban flooding
A new nature-based strategy aiming to prevent flooding emanating from rainwater in urban areas has been introduced by the Department…
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Survey finds low levels of awareness and knowledge of drinking water quality and supply
A national survey commissioned by The Water Forum (An Fóram Uisce) finds the public are not knowledgeable about water resources.…
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2023: Bathing water quality remains high
Bathing water quality for 2023 remains high, with 97 per cent of assessed bathing waters having met or exceeded the…
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Delivering transformative water services
With over 25 years of industry experience, Maria O’Dwyer is taking on the role as Uisce Éireann’s Infrastructure Delivery Director…
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Water and CCAC’s 2023 Climate Change Adaptation Scorecard
On an annual basis, the Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC) publishes a sectoral Adaptation Scorecard. Among the priority policy sectors…
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