Rural Life
Minister of State Christopher O’Sullivan TD, has today (September 11) praised the sector’s work in supporting rural communities.
A group water scheme in Leitrim has been denied funding for a UV treatment and a PH corrector, according to Sinn Féin cllr., Brendan Barry.
A full assessment of the effect of Storm Éowyn on group water schemes across the country is currently underway.
The National Federation of Group Water Schemes is 'disappointed' with the record of non-compliances in the latest EPA report.
Water quality in private supplies such as private wells and group water schemes is "not as good" as...
Minister Darragh O’Brien has announced the launch of the next cycle of the Rural Water Programme, which covers the period from 2024 to 2026.
Environment
An initiative called 'Orchards for Farmers' has recently been launched by the National Federation of Group Water schemes (NFGWS)
The National Federation of Group Water Schemes has urged its members to conserve water and use it wisely amid continuing dry weather.
People on a group water supply scheme are being urged to check pipes for leaks in the wake of the recent cold weather.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has said that one in 20 private drinking water supplies...
Researchers at NUI Galway are to carry out a large-scale project that aims to protect private well-owners from infection.
The quality of drinking water in private water supplies is not good enough and is putting health at risk, according to the EPA.
The contribution to the Irish co-operative movement by beef and sheep farmer Brendan O’Mahony has been recognised.
The Government is coming in for criticism over its handling of a promised investment programme for water services in rural areas.
With demand currently at exceptionally high levels, this has potential implications for human health, group water scheme members are warned.
Agri-Business
There have been calls from rural leaders this week for the government to be consistent on water charges and ensure parity across the board.
