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Creaking water system doing drip-drip damage to economy
A debate is raging about proposed Shannon to Dublin pipeline but businesses warn foreign investment will dry up without new water supply for the capital
Campaigners, businesses and state bodies all agree that Ireland faces major water shortages within a decade, and that urgent action is required to prevent an all-out crisis.
The problem? They clash – often virulently – about pretty much everything else.
Now the country is nearing a choice that, depending on who you listen to, is either vital to keeping the taps on for millions of people or a total waste of money that will make ...
