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EPA Focus on Local Authority Environmental Enforcement – Activity Report 2019

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today released its report on local authority environmental enforcement activities for 2019. The EPA has seen an increase in both the numbers of inspections

Implementation of Irish Water non-domestic tariff postponed to 1st October

The new tariffs start date was originally postponed in March 2020 with revised start date of 1st May 2021 due to uncertainty for customers affected by COVID-19 pandemic, now the

Water Matters Schools Competition Extension to 15th April

Our Water Matters Intergenerational Schools Competition has been extended to 15th April. Owing to the impact of COVID-19, we are giving schools and pupils more time to get a chance

Celebrating Women in Water on International Women’s Day

8th March is International Women's Day, the theme of which is, Choose to Challenge. An Fóram Uisce would like to acknowledge the work of our women members who challenge everyone

Policy Paper on the Future of Irish Water is launched

The Policy Paper sets out the Government’s views and expectations on the next steps in the transformation of the water sector that will lead to the retention of Irish Water

An Fóram Uisce welcomes new Research Lead

We are delighted to welcome Dr Triona McGrath as our new Research Lead replacing Dr Alec Rolston who has moved to Australia to work with the Goyder Water Institute in

Public Consultation on Marine Protected area expansion

Public Consultation on the expert advisory group report ‘Expanding Ireland’s Marine Protected Area Network’ The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien, TD, and Minister of State with

Schools competition launched today

Take a trip down memory lane to consider how water use in the home has changed in 50 years. Watch the short 5 minute animated video Water Matters at Home

EPA Focus on Private Water Supplies 2019

The EPA Focus on Private Water Supplies report published today states that 1 million people receive drinking water from private supplies in Ireland. There are 2,195 private supplies (Group Water

Newsletter No. 2 Winter 2020 is available now

Welcome to the Water Forum's second Newsletter. An update on the activities of An Fóram over last few months of 2020. An Fóram Uisce Newsletter No. 2 Winter 2020

Learning from Group Water Schemes: Community Infrastructures for Sustainable Development EPA Report 364

The WISDOM project examined the contexts and relationships that shape how community-managed water suppliers deliver clean drinking water to rural parts of Ireland as well as implement source protection measures.

Report on Expanding Ireland’s Marine Protected Area Network

A report ,by the Marine Protected Area Advisory Group for the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, has been published that summarises relevant information and current thinking about Marine

Submission to DPER on National Development Plan Review to Renew

Submission to Department of Public Expenditure and Reform on the National Development Plan Review to Renew The public consultation sought input on the overall level of public spending on capital

Farewell to Alec

It is with a heavy heart the members and staff of An Fóram Uisce I the Water Forum are announcing the departure of our esteemed colleague, Dr Alec Rolston. Alec

SDG6 Water and Sanitation Challenge -Water Matters at Home

Participating in the Development Perspectives SDG6 Water and Sanitation Challenge could not be easier. All you need to do is watch An Fóram's Water Matters at Home video, carry out

National Water Resources Plan Public Consultation

Irish Water have launched a public consultation on its National Water Resources Plan draft Framework Plan. The final National Water Resources Plan (NWRP) will set out how supply and demand

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