Politicians in Limerick unite to block Irish Water proposal to draw water from the Parteen Basin

Limerick politicians united to block a move by Irish Water to draw huge amounts of water from the Parteen Basin to augment supplies to the greater Dublin area.

Irish Water has set out plans to pipe over 300m litres a day from the basin to ensure supplies to the east coast meet demand.

Dublin has seen water cuts in recent years and Irish Water say a new source is needed. The Parteen Basin has been identified as the best option.