Irish Water facing 12 cases against it by EPA

Irish Water says it is facing another 12 legal actions against it by the Environmental Protection Agency, which has already taken it to court on 16 occasions.

The next case being brought by the EPA against the water utility is in regard to the scenic West Cork village of Castletownshend, with the action due to be heard in the Four Courts next week.

Another case due to be heard in the near future relates to waste water in Castletownbere.