New Private Well grants
New Private Well grants launched The Department of Housing Planning and Local Government have launched a grant for rehabilitation of private wells. Approximately 11% of Irish people get their water
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An Fóram welcomes new DWWTS Grant
The Regulation of Domestic Waste-Water Treatment Systems (DWWTS) (2012) govern the operation and maintenance of septic tank systems. In order to work effectively, DWWTS need to be maintained and desludged
EU Biodiversity Strategy -restoring rather than depleting nature
EU Biodiversity Strategy - bringing nature back into our lives The European Commission launched the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 this week. It aims to put Europe’s biodiversity on a
EU Commission launches Farm to Fork Strategy
Farm to Fork Strategy - for a fair, healthy and environmentally friendly food system The EU Commission launched its Farm to Fork strategy this week as part of the European
Farming for Nature
Teagasc and the National Parks and Wildlife Service have recently published Farming for Nature: the role of results-based payments is an edited book that collates several Irish experiences of
Water Conservation
Irish Water have launched a campaign to Save Water by urging 'Hand-washing over power-washing'. It estimates that each person is using up to 24 litres of water more each day
Concern for Ireland’s Waters
Recent research by NUI Galway reported the presence of genetic markers for toxic bacteria in 49 out of 75 samples of recreational waters classed as good or excellent quality. This
EC Evaluation of the impact of CAP on water
The EC Commission have recently published ‘An Evaluation of the impact of CAP on water’ The EU agricultural sector is dependent on the availability of the water resources, but it
New Pearl Mussel Education resource for Primary schools
The Pearl mussel project has just launched an education resource for primary school children. There is a colouring competition, information on why we need to protect the pearl mussel and
Briefing Note on Public Participation
An Fóram Uisce Briefing Note based on commissioned research and review of the literature, that provides recommendations regarding the design and facilitation of effective public engagement in water management
Public Consultation on the Significant Water Management Issues for the third cycle River Basin Management Plan for Ireland 2022 – 2027
The Department of Housing Planning and Local Government has published a document outlining the Significant Water Management Issues for the third River Basin Management Plan for Ireland for public consultation.
Environmental Attitudes Infographic
An EPA/ Red C (January 2020) online opinion poll of 1019 adults over 18 years on attitudes to the environment show that water quality is considered the most pressing environmental
EPA 2019 Report
The report highlights activities undertaken by the EPA during 2019 and provides key statistics and a summary of activities under the headings: Climate Change, Environment and Health, Water, Waste, Circular
Symposium 2020 Press Release
Ireland’s national stakeholder forum on water seeks to reimagine the future for Ireland’s landscapes
Water Quality in Ireland 2013-2018
EPA report on the ecological health of Ireland's rivers, lakes, canals, groundwaters, estuaries and coastal waters against standards and objectives set out in the EU Water Framework Directive and Ireland's
Symposium 2020 Ireland’s Waters: Re-imagining the future
Tullamore Court Hotel 20th March 2020 The Water Forum welcomes you to join the conversation. The quality of Ireland’s waters is continuing to decline. To address this, wide-scale changes are
