Audit of treatment plants to take place after 52 people fall ill from unsafe water

The serious incidents occurred at drinking water plants in Dublin and Gorey, Co Wexford.

An audit of water treatment plants across the country is to take place after more than 50 people fell ill following two “serious incidents”.

The Minister for Housing and Local Government, Darragh O’Brien, said that Irish Water will prioritise the largest 20 treatment plants.