Irish Water extended HQ lease by 10 years in €16m deal just days after general election

Irish Water has admitted it signed a 10-year, €16m lease extension to its corporate headquarters just days after the general election — despite growing concerns about its future.

A spokesperson for Irish Water confirmed the agreement was reached on February 29, insisting there was no reason to discuss the move with the Department of the Environment because it was an internal company matter.

It was reported yesterday that Irish Water spent €16m on the extension of its lease at Colville House in Dublin City three days after the general election.