Water meter work halted in Donegal

Irish Water has confirmed that it has suspended the installation of water meters in parts of Donegal after what the utility described as “targeted aggression” towards staff installing the devices.

Water meter work halted in Donegal

The company said that workers employed by GMC Sierra, a subsidy of Siteserv, were targeted by individuals in parts of north and west Donegal.

“Unfortunately there have been a number of instances of targeted aggression towards individual members of the metering teams in the Inishowen and Glenties area of Donegal which has necessitated the temporary cessation of works by the regional Contractor, GMC Sierra in these areas,” an Irish Water spokesperson said.

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