Cost Of Living Crisis Two in three surveyed believe disposable income will fall this yearRedC’s quarterly consumer mood monitor found many consumers cutting spending on groceries, socialising and subscriptions, and looking to change mortgages and utility provider
Drinking Water Irish Water taking 20 years longer than expected to replace dangerous lead pipes - EPAHowever, the regulator said water in the public system is safe
Irish Water washes its hands of Kilkenny council pay dispute The company distanced itself from the industrial action despite suggestions that the issue would hinder efforts to transfer council staff over to it
Editorial: Speed is of the essence in solving rural sewage crisisSetting a deadline of 2027 for the wastewater issue to be fully solved is simply not good enough
Humphreys asks Irish Water if it is spending enough money A lack of wastewater treatment plants means planning permission for new housing estates is being refused by councils, which the minister says is causing ‘real problems’ for development of towns and villages
Referendum is the most ‘straightforward’ way to keep Irish Water in public ownershipA briefing paper from the Department of Housing outlines four wording options for water referendum to help protect jobs of 3,000 workers