E.coli found in 5% of private water supplies, EPA warns
More than a quarter of small private supplies were not monitored by local authorities
Quality of drinking water for one million people needs improvement – EPA
Irish Water’s failure to improve plants risks ‘health of a large portion of the population’
Watchdog says 34 Irish towns and villages release raw sewage into the environment every day
Environmental Protection Agency says health at risk with 20 years needed for solution
EPA report says 54% of septic tank systems failed inspection in 2020
Septic tanks not built and operated properly can contaminate household wells or cause pollution due to run-off into waterways
Septic tanks not being maintained or desludged spark concern
Inspections reveals faulty tanks pose threat to human health and environment
FAI board to meet again as anger grows over league restart announcement
Nine Premier Division clubs backed a different proposal than the one favoured by First Division sides
League of Ireland return looms but unity feels a long way away
A number of clubs are thought to be unhappy with the leagues due to return on July 31st
St Pat’s decision underlines lack of certainty surrounding football’s return
FAI have put forward a number of options to complete league season to the clubs
Shamrock Rovers announce 25% pay cut as hopes of swift return fade
It could be at least September before fans are allowed attend even if league returns earlier
Airtricity League clubs targeting a return by the end of June
Sligo became the first Premier Division outfit to lay off players as clubs grapple with the crisis
Sewage likely to be released into Dublin Bay for some time to come
Analysis: Clonshaugh treatment facility will ease pressure on Ringsend, but more capacity will be needed
Nearly half of all septic tanks are faulty, EPA inspections show
A third of systems that failed inspections during 2013-2018 ‘still not fixed’ – EPA
Murderer was entitled to €1m of dead husband’s pension
Committee told of need for law stopping killers benefiting financially
President leads tributes as Robbie Keane announces international retirement
‘Robbie has always conducted himself with great dignity and has been a wonderful ambassador for Ireland’
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