Council criticised over water action

Environment Minister Phil Hogan has criticised Dublin City Council over the short notice it gave householders and businesses about the introduction of severe water restrictions on Wednesday.

Amid complaints by many traders about the negative impact on their business after the first night of water shortages, Mr Hogan yesterday expressed concern about how the local authority had announced the restrictions “on the airwaves”.

The minister said it was important to have a communication plan. “It could have been managed and handled better.”