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Uisce Éireann is appealing to customers across Tipperary to be mindful of their use of water. Every drop counts, especially as we move into what is expected to be a warmer, drier period.
There has been a notable increase in demand for water across Tipperary since the summer arrived. With warmer, drier weather forecast, we are appealing to everyone to conserve water to safeguard the water supply.
While recent weeks have brought cooler and wetter weather, water supplies in Glenary, Poulavanogue, Ardfinnan, Galtee, Coalbrook, Commons, Dualla and Fethard remain under significant pressure. These Water Supply Schemes serve over 45,000 customers across a large area of South Tipperary including Clonmel, Ardfinnan, Goatenbridge, Caher, New Chapel, Grange, Rossaddrehid, Bansha, Aherlow, Lattin, Emly, Limerick Junction, Coalbrook, Commons, Dualla, Ballinard, Mullinahone, Drangan, Moyglass, Killenaule, Ballinure, Gortnahoe.
Mr Pierce Faherty, (Uisce Éireann Water Operations Manager in Tipperary), said, “We are appealing to the communities served by these supplies to make every effort to conserve water to maintain the supply. Although we have seen some welcome rainfall, the long-term effects of a dry autumn, winter, and spring are still being felt. This supply is under considerable pressure, with a notable increase in demand since the beginning of June. We’re doing everything we can to protect and maintain supplies throughout the summer, but we’re also asking the public for their help by doing what they can to reduce their use. If everyone takes a few simple steps to reduce the volume of water used around the home, in the garden, at work, or on the farm, we can make our water go further and help maintain normal supplies. In response to these water supplies coming under pressure, we have increased our efforts with a series of measures to safeguard supply, including doubling down on leakage detection, pipe repair, and overall network management.”
It would take several weeks of sustained rainfall to allow affected water sources to recover to normal levels. The latest forecast indicates a continuation of warmer, drier weather, which could further increase demand and place additional strain on already stressed supplies.
Everyone in Tipperary can play their part in protecting the water supplies for their community by taking simple steps to reduce their water use.
These include:
- Leave the hose in the shed: Drop the hose during the summer months. Use a rose head watering can to water your plants instead of a hose or sprinkler. Running a hose for just one hour uses as much water as a family would typically need in an entire day.
- Bucket and sponge for your car: Using a bucket and sponge to wash your car can save hundreds of litres of water compared to using a hose or power washer.
- Turn off the tap: Brushing your teeth with the tap running wastes up to six litres of water per minute. Turning it off while brushing can reduce that to just one litre.
- Switch to a shower: Showers use about half the amount of water as baths. Invest in water saving appliances such as water efficient taps and shower heads.
- Shorter showers: With the average shower using seven litres of water per minute by turning your five-minute shower into four minutes, you could save up to seven litres of water per day!
- Fully load your appliances: Always ensure your dishwasher and washing machine are fully loaded before use. A typical washing machine uses approximately 65 litres of water, and a dishwasher uses around 20 litres per cycle. By ensuring they are fully loaded, not only will you conserve water, but you will also reduce your energy bills.
For those looking to track their progress and learn more about water conservation, Uisce Éireann has developed an easy-to-use conservation calculator, which allows people to track their personal water usage. To access the water conservation calculator or find out more about water conservation tips, VISIT HERE.
Members of the public can report any leaks in the public water network by contacting Uisce Éireann 24/7 at TEL: 1800 278 278 or via water.ie
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) today reported that eight Closure Orders and two Prohibition Orders were served on food businesses during the month of June for breaches of food safety legislation, pursuant to the FSAI Act, 1998 and the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020.
The Enforcement Orders were issued by Environmental Health Officers in the Health Service Executive (HSE).
Four Closure Orders were served under the FSAI Act, 1998 on:
Doolin Ice Cream (Closed Area: The food store [located in the yard] Doolin Ice Cream) (Retailer), Fisher Street, Doolin, Clare.
Wee Care (RTE Creche) (Closed area: kitchen and staff canteen only), RTE, Donnybrook, Dublin 4.
All Bar Chicken Coolock (Service Sector), 10A, Ringuard House, Malahide Road Industrial Estate, Malahide Road, Coolock, Dublin 17.
Il Vicolo (Restaurant/ Café), Bridge Mills, O’Briens Bridge, Galway.
Four Closure Orders were served under the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020 on:
Tunisian Halal Butcher, located at Unit 8, Aldi Centre, St Margarets Road, Finglas, Dublin 11
Zone Activity Centre (Closed activity: Part of the activities of the business, its establishments, holdings, or other premises be ceased. The food stall activity located in the carpark at Zone Activity Centre) (Restaurant/ Café), Unit 1& 2, Mullaghboy Industrial Estate, Mullaghboy, Navan, Meath.
Frenchpark Service Station (Closed area: The rear store room that is used to store foodstuffs), Dublin Road, Frenchpark, Roscommon
Fresh Today (Closed activity: This closure order applies to the decanting and repacking of foodstuffs on the premises for retail to the final consumer, with the exception of fruit and vegetables) (Retailer), Athboy Road, Trim, Meath
One Prohibition Order was served under the FSAI Act, 1998 on:
Ballymaguire Foods Unlimited Company (Other Composite Processing), Rathmooney, Lusk, County Dublin
One Prohibition Order was served the European Union (Official Controls in Relation to Food Legislation) Regulations, 2020 on:
Elite Events and Caterers Food Stall operating at Kerala House Carnival, Fairyhouse, Ratoath, Co Meath, registered address Carrigeen GAA, Waddingstown, Mooncoin, Kilkenny.
Some of the reasons for the Enforcement Orders in June include: significant number of rodent droppings discovered in a kitchen and in a staff canteen; absence of rodent proofing; significant number of rodent droppings observed in a box containing lids for smoothie cups; no water supply provided for hand washing or to clean and disinfect utensils and to hygienically wash food; lack of adequate and regular cleaning; pooling water from defrosting fish mixed with blood and raw meat on the floor of a walk in chiller; no cleaning agents or detergent for cleaning and sanitising; large quantities of cooked and raw high risk foods stored at incorrect temperatures; food likely contaminated with the pathogen Listeria monocytogenes; inadequate layout, design, size and construction of food preparation area.
Mr Greg Dempsey, Chief Executive, FSAI, said: “Every food business has a legal responsibility to ensure the food they produce is safe to eat. Failures like poor hygiene, pest activity, and improper storage are basic errors that can have severe consequences to public health. Food safety isn’t optional, it’s essential. While we understand the daily pressures on businesses, food safety and hygiene standards must be maintained at all times. A robust food safety management system not only protects public health, but it also supports the long-term success of the food business. Non-compliance with food law is not tolerated and enforcement action will be taken where standards fall short.”
Details of the food businesses served with Enforcement Orders are published on the FSAI’s website. Closure Orders and Improvement Orders will remain listed in the enforcement reports on the website for a period of three months from the date of when a premises is adjudged to have corrected its food safety issue, with Prohibition Orders being listed for a period of one month.
An invitation to the book launch of ‘Rebel Ma’ in Cashel Library, with contributing local author Ms Shelagh Marshal.
Ms Maura Barrett, (Cashel Library) reports:
Note Date – Friday Next July 11th at 11:00am – Refreshments Served.
Rebel Ma is an emerging archetype for the revolutionary woman who is healing, feeling, awakening, rising and walking us home the new and ancient way.
Part warrior, part healer, part visionary woman, Rebel Ma walks between worlds, past and future, ancient and new, leading from her womb, her heart, and her truth.
She is rooted in her ancestral line and knows she’s not alone, she has the creative fire of her fore-mothers burning in her womb.
She is a vessel for stories long silenced, a torch bearer for the wisdom they were counting on her to forget.
Rising not as a rebel against the world, but as a rebel for it. for life. for birth and for earth. for all that is sacred.
Visitors attending this event can locate the Cashel Library building; situated on Friar Street, Lady’s Well, Cashel, Co. Tipperary, HERE. (G487+RX).
With Refreshments being served, best always to contact Cashel Library, Tel: 062-63835 and let them know of your intention to attend.
All are welcome to attend.
It was with sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Monday 7th July 2025, of Mr Sylvester Morrissey, Rossane, Cloneen, Co. Tipperary, (Sylvester Morrissey Sales & services, Carrick-On-Suir, Co. Tipperary)
Pre-deceased by his parents Dick and Mary sisters Maureen and Helen; Mr Morrissey passed away peacefully while in the care of Staff of St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny, surrounded by his loving family. .
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Mary, daughters Teresa and Frances, sons David and Richard, sons-in-law Anthony and Colin, daughter-law Vanessa, grandchildren Charlie, Finn and Daithi, brothers Tommy, Sean, Richard (Brud), Albert, Noel and Walter sisters Patricia and Carmel, sisters-in-law Mary, Rose, Majella, Deirdre, Ronnie and Nora, brothers-in-law John, Bert, Pat and Tom, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr Morrissey will repose at Brett’s Funeral Home, Mullinahone, Thurles, (Eircode E41 EV78) on Thursday afternoon, July 10th, from 5:00pm until 8:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of the Visitation, Cloneen, Co. Tipperary on Friday morning, July 11th, at 11:00am to further repose for Requiem Mass, followed, immediately afterwards, by a in The Island Crematorium Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork.
For those persons who wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr Morrissey, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE. The service of cremation can be viewed streamed live online, HERE
The extended Morrissey family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks to all those who cared for Mr Morrissey, throughout his illness.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
New Proceeds of Crime Bill is the most significant reform of Ireland’s civil asset forfeiture laws in almost 30 years.
- Bill will strengthen CAB powers and reduce delays.
- Enables immediate possession of assets.
- 7 year waiting period cut to 2 years before final disposal.
- New powers to freeze bank accounts so criminal money cannot be hidden.
Government approval has been given to strengthen the Irish State’s ability to identify, freeze and confiscate assets linked to serious and organised crime.
The Proceeds of Crime and Related Matters Bill 2025, which was approved by cabinet today (July 8th) represents the most significant update to Ireland’s civil asset forfeiture laws since their introduction first in 1996.
The Bill strengthens CAB’s investigative powers, with new provisions to freeze bank accounts when there is a reasonable suspicion that it is being used to hold proceeds of crime. To address the risk of funds being moved quickly or hidden, a direction can be given to a financial institution to freeze an account for up to seven days.
The Bill will also ensure that when a court has decided that assets are the proceeds of crime; be that money, property or vehicles, a receiver will be appointed to deprive those holding the assets to benefit. The time before the assets can be finally disposed of will be reduced from seven (7) years to two (2) years, which is seen as significant reform
Additionally, the District Court may issue a restraint order for up to 90 days, with the option to renew it. These powers can be used where there are reasonable grounds to suspect that the funds are linked to crime and may be dissipated. It will be a criminal offence to breach either a direction or a court order.
The Bill also streamlines the disposal process and ensures that findings are not challenged repeatedly. Procedural protections remain in place and individuals will still have the right to appeal a decision or apply to vary or revoke it during the two-year period before disposal.
The government is keen to highlighted the importance of ensuring that the proceeds of crime are used to benefit communities. The Proceeds of Crime Acts allow for re-investing the proceeds of crime back into communities to support projects that build safer and more secure communities. The Community Safety Fund, now in its fourth year, ensures money seized from criminal networks is reinvested to enhance public safety, wellbeing and opportunity in localities.
With a budget of €4 million in 2025, the fund which is managed by the National Office for Community Safety, supports projects that tackle anti-social behaviour, drug-related intimidation, domestic violence, and youth crime.
Following government approval for publication today, the Proceeds of Crime and Related Matters Bill 2025 will now proceed to be considered by Dáil Éireann.
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