Group to oppose Shannon water supply for Dublin

A group set up to protect the River Shannon has said it will “strongly oppose” any move to divert the river to Dublin to cater for anticipated water supply shortages in the capital.

An Irish Water report, published last week, sets out the pressing need for a new water supply source for the east and midlands regions of the country.

The report identifies a projected demand for water in Dublin, alone, will increase by over 50%, by 2050.