Water
# water - Thursday 16 May, 2013
Billion-year-old water discovered in Canada could give clues to early life on Earth
Life-giving chemicals have been discovered in isolated water believed to be 1.5 billion years old, raising hopes of scientists finding surviving microscopic organisms from a prehistoric age.
The 9 at 9: Thursday
Good morning! Here are nine things to know before you start your day.
New boil water notice in Roscommon due to cryptosporidiosis outbreak
The outbreak means that consumers must boil domestic water before using it to prevent illness.
# water - Saturday 11 May, 2013
# water - Thursday 9 May, 2013
Proposed bill would ban fluoride from Ireland’s water
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has introduced the bill, which would see the act of putting fluoride into water made illegal.
# water - Sunday 5 May, 2013
It’s off: Strike deferred at Dublin water plant
SIPTU members at the Shanganagh plant said employers didn’t recognise the trade union – but the plant management rejected the claim.
# water - Saturday 4 May, 2013
Strike at Dublin water plant to begin on Tuesday
“We cannot believe that our employers are refusing to recognise our union – it’s 2013, not 1913″.
# water - Saturday 27 April, 2013
Council says some Dubliners face water shut-off on Sunday
Dublin City Council is to provide water tankers to parts of Dublin tomorrow due to expected problems between 6am and midnight.
# water - Friday 26 April, 2013
Gut infection outbreak in Roscommon caused by water supply
A boil water notice has been issued for Rocommon town and surrounding areas.
# water - Wednesday 24 April, 2013
You’ll be charged for your water from October 2014 (if the Troika agree)
Michael Noonan and Brendan Howlin want Troika approval to start charging from October 2014, with the first bills in 2015.
# water - Monday 8 April, 2013
Opposition parties attack Labour for ‘political posturing’ over water charges
An announcement from the Tánaiste that charges will not be implemented next January has drawn criticism from Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin.
# water - Sunday 7 April, 2013
Update: Swimmer taken from Dublin coastal waters dies in hospital
The man was airlifted to Tallaght Hospital after he was taken from the water in Dublin Bay this morning.
# water - Thursday 4 April, 2013
New website monitors ‘real time’ water levels
The site was launched by Minister of State Brian Hayes TD, as part of flood risk management in Ireland.
The 5 at 5: Thursday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
Dublin’s water restrictions to be eased, though reduced pressures remain
Dublin City Council says it expects to return to a full regular water supply from tomorrow, with low pressure until next week.
# water - Tuesday 2 April, 2013
Water restrictions to continue in Dublin city for next two nights
Restrictions will be in place from 9pm to 7am or 9am both tonight and tomorrow and will mean water pressure will be reduced at these times.
Entire Dublin city hit by water problems, says council
Dublin City Council says it will carry out a review of the ongoing problem with water in the city later today – but has urged people to conserve water.
# water - Sunday 31 March, 2013
Dublin water restrictions extended to Tuesday
Water levels remain below a normal level, despite the weekend water restrictions.
# water - Saturday 30 March, 2013
Dublin city water supply disruption to continue over weekend
Despite restrictions to water supplying already being imposed in recent days, Dublin City Council say storage levels are still too low.
# water - Friday 29 March, 2013
Dublin homes without water due to ‘third party damage’
The city council said a water tanker is in place at Donnycarney church.
# water - Thursday 28 March, 2013
Dublin city to be hit by nightly water restrictions this weekend
Restrictions will be in place from 10pm to 7am or 9am every night from tonight until next Tuesday and will mean water pressure will be reduced at these times.
# water - Friday 22 March, 2013
Unsafe water kills over 1 million children every year – Oxfam
On World Water Day, Oxfam Ireland highlights the need for access to safe water worldwide – with 600 million people in sub-Saharan Africa alone lacking access to safe toilets.
# water - Thursday 21 March, 2013
SIPTU members to protest against EU water privatisation
The members, which include local authority workers, are to protest outside the Dáil today.
# water - Monday 18 March, 2013
Busy weekend for the Irish Coast Guard with callouts all over the country
The Coast Guard said the west of the country was the busiest area but this is not unusual for the first bank holiday of the year.
# water - Thursday 21 February, 2013
Water tested after body of missing woman found in LA hotel tank
A maintenance worker at the hotel found the body after guests complained of low water pressure.
# water - Wednesday 30 January, 2013
Water charges will be read digitally
There will also be a public consultation as part of the process of determining water charges.
# water - Tuesday 29 January, 2013
Dublin City Council head John Tierney appointed new boss at Irish Water
A Fianna Fáil councillor has said that Tierney’s departure should lead to his powers being transferred to the Lord Mayor of Dublin.
# water - Thursday 24 January, 2013
€200m EIB loan to finance 23 Irish water investment projects
The projects will provide new water mains, water and wastewater treatment facilities and reservoirs, as well as measures to improve water conservation.
# water - Wednesday 23 January, 2013
Photos: Firefighters battle blaze at freezing Chicago warehouse
It was one of the biggest fires in Chicago in years – and the freezing conditions made it extra difficult for firefighters. Here’s what happened.
No intention to cut people’s water cut off, says Minister
The Seanad is currently hearing details of the Water Services Bill, which will introduce water charges.
# water - Monday 14 January, 2013
Why half of the world’s food goes to waste
Mechanical Engineers Institute explains wastage occurs both at farmer-producer end of food chain and consumer level.
# water - Monday 7 January, 2013
Chinese city apologises after underestimating severity of chemical leak
The water supply in the neighbouring Handan city is now undrinkable as a result.
# water - Wednesday 26 December, 2012
Swimmers brave the sea to raise money for Ballycotton Lifeboat
Up to 20 brave swimmers took to the water to raise funds for the volunteer-run lifeboat service.
# water - Tuesday 18 December, 2012
# water - Monday 17 December, 2012
Phil Hogan announces grant scheme for septic tanks
To be eligible for a septic tank grant, householders must register by 1 February 2013.
# water - Sunday 11 November, 2012
Venice flooded as 200 evacuated in Tuscany
Floodwaters led to the evacuations after bad weather hit northern Italy this weekend.
# water - Tuesday 6 November, 2012
Inquiry into overpricing in New York in aftermath of storm Sandy
The state’s attorney general is investigating alleged price gouging as the cost of petrol and emergency supplies rose in the aftermath of the storm last week.
# water - Monday 15 October, 2012
The 9 at 9: Monday
Nine things you need to know this morning.
# water - Thursday 11 October, 2012
Hunger remains ‘major’ global threat to world’s poorest and most vulnerable
The newest Global Hunger Index shows the unsustainable use of land, water, and energy are the biggest factors affecting the food security of the most vulnerable people around the world.
# water - Thursday 27 September, 2012
Laziest holiday ever? Google brings you scuba diving
Don’t fancy leaving your room to visit the Great Barrier Reef? Google’s got you sorted.
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