Night-time curbs on water use in 34 areas

Night-time water restrictions are to be introduced in parts of Dublin and Wicklow from Monday night, Irish Water have confirmed.

The utility says the restrictions that will affect water pressure from 10pm to 5am were being introduced in 34 areas to protect future water supply and avoid widespread outages in the autumn.

There has been no significant rainfall for over 40 days and none is expected until Thursday at least.