Irish Water will not re-plumb properties with old lead pipes

Irish Water has said it will not repair plumbing on private properties where there are excessive lead levels in the water from old piping.

However, homes that are found to have excessive lead levels in their supply will be told of this during the fixing of leaks and testing of local supplies, the utility provider said.

The comments come after reports that local council inspections have found schools, shops, and offices have had their supply contaminated.