Concerns Raised Over Uisce Éireann's Knowledge at Shannon Pipeline Meeting
WATER INFRASTRUCTURE & DESALINATION
Uisce Éireann faced criticism during a community meeting regarding the proposed Shannon to Dublin pipeline, with Tipperary County Councillor Phyll Bugler expressing dissatisfaction over the lack of knowledge displayed by their experts. The project, pending approval, aims to extract up to 350 million litres of water daily from the Parteen Basin. Bugler highlighted unanswered questions about the pipeline's impact during droughts and the water supply for local areas.

Feb 17, 2026, 10:58 AM