Irish Water must not divert Shannon supply to Dublin, says group

A group set up to protect the River Shannon has said it will "strongly oppose" any move to divert water from the river to Dublin to cater for anticipated shortages in the city.

Irish Water, which is considering the proposal, previously made by Dublin City Council, published a report on March 10 which sets out the pressing need for a new water supply source for the Eastern and Midlands region of the country.