'Significant' funding needed to treat waste water

Raw sewage is still being pumped into Ireland's waterways, with 29 larges towns and cities around the country failing to meet EU standards.

'Significant' funding needed to treat waste water

Raw sewage is still being pumped into Ireland's waterways, with 29 larges towns and cities around the country failing to meet EU standards.

A new EPA environmental report claims "significant funding" is needed to treat waste water if the country is to avoid pollution and health risks.

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