‘Consumer’ Archives
Limerick Householders Urged To Secure Refuse Collection Service
Households and businesses across County Limerick are now obliged to source an authorised refuse collection service under new Bye-Laws introduced by Limerick County Council last month. (more...)
Water Restrictions Lifted In West Limerick
Limerick County Council has confirmed, following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), that drinking water restrictions have been lifted in areas affected by an oil pollution incident in West Limerick. (more...)
Litter Awareness Is In The Bag For Limerick Shoppers
Limerick County Council has reported a rise in the number of people calling its freephone litter line. (more...)
Drinking Water Restored In West Limerick
Drinking water supplies are being restored to 1,500 households in West Limerick, more than two weeks after an oil pollution incident on the River Deel resulted in widespread water restrictions. (more...)
Positive Results For Clare In EPA Drinking Water Report
Microbiological compliance in Clare County Council’s public water supplies was 100% in both 2009 and 2010, according to a new report by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). (more...)
Water Supply Restored In West Limerick
Limerick County Council says that the water supply has been restored today to areas affected by an oil pollution incident along the River Deel in West Limerick earlier this month. (more...)
West Limerick Water Restrictions To Continue During Weekend
Limerick County Council says that due to mechanical difficulties at the Shannon Estuary Area Water Treatment Plant, a scheduled return to normal water supply provision is taking longer than expected. As a result, water supply restrictions in parts of West Limerick will continue over the weekend. (more...)
Water Restrictions Eased In West Limerick
Limerick County Council has confirmed, following consultation with the HSE, that it will resume distribution of water from its water treatment plant at Shannon Estuary to approximately 1500 households in West Limerick tomorrow morning (Thursday 26 January). The Council indicated, however, that the water supplied is not to be used for drinking or [...]
UPDATE Re: Oil Pollution Incident In West Limerick
Limerick County Council says it is continuing to work closely with the HSE and EPA to restore water services to approximately 1500 households in West Limerick after an estimated 2,000 litres of volume of oil entered the river from a commercial property last week. (more...)
Council Reports Water Quality Improvements In Limerick
Limerick County Council says that tests being carried on water extracted from the River Deel at Askeaton, County Limerick, are signalling a significant improvement in the water quality. (more...)
EPA And HSE Consulted Over West Limerick Oil Spill
Limerick County Council confirmed this evening (Sunday, January 22, 2012) that it is working closely with the Health Services Executive (HSE) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to restore water services to approximately 1500 households in West Limerick. (more...)
Clean Up Operation Continues In West Limerick
Limerick County Council says it has employed two environmental pollution firms to assist the cleanup operation along the River Deel, after a significant volume of oil entered the river this week. (more...)
Water Restrictions Reintroduced In West Limerick
Limerick County Council has reintroduced water restrictions in a number of towns and villages across West Limerick after oil entered the River Deel from a commercial property. (more...)
Council Update On West Limerick Water Restrictions
Due to ongoing restrictions on the Shannon Estuary Area Water Supply, Limerick County Council - in an effort to maximize supply to the public - will be reactivating the water source at Bleach Lough from 8:00 AM today (Friday) for the duration of the restrictions. (more...)
Water Restrictions In Place In County Limerick
Limerick County Council has announced it will be restricting the water supply in parts of West Limerick overnight after oil entered the River Deel from a commercial property. (more...)
Public Briefing On Limerick Northern Distributor Road
The emerging Preferred Route Corridor for Phase 2 of the Limerick Northern Distributor Road will be presented at a public consultation in the Radisson Hotel, Ennis Road, Limerick, on Wednesday, 18th January 2012, from 3-8 PM. (more...)
126,600 Motor Tax Discs Issued In Clare In 2011
Newly released figures show that the Clare Motor Tax Office issued a total of 126,600 tax discs during 2011. The figures represent a 7% decrease in the total number (135,800) of tax discs issued during 2010. (more...)
Council Urges Householders To Think Green This Christmas
Clare County Council this week launched its annual recycling campaign to urge householders to spare a thought for the environment this year while enjoying all the seasonal festivities. (more...)
Christmas Fire Safety Appeal Launched In Clare
With just two weeks to go until Christmas, Clare County Fire and Rescue Service is reminding householders of the basics of fire safety in the home. (more...)
Mayor Of Ennis Welcomes Lead Piping Announcement
Mayor of Ennis, Councillor Michael Guilfoyle has welcomed the Department of the Environment’s decision to give the green light for the replacement of lead watermains in Marian Avenue, Linnane Terrace and Aherne Terrace in Ennis. (more...)