Irish Water criticised following Kilkee swimming ban

Irish Water has admitted it was aware of issues with the electrical supply at a water pumping station in Co Clare which failed last week resulting in a swimming ban at one of the county’s most popular beaches.

Sources have also claimed that Irish Water had been repeatedly warned by Clare County Council that the power supply at the pump station was not adequate to operate a generator there.

Irish Water has not confirmed whether it received such a warning from the local authority but said: “Both Irish Water and Clare County Council are aware of electrical issues at the Kilkee Pumping Station. These are being addressed as part of the ongoing upgrade works.”