EU raps Ireland on knuckles over water quality plan

Overall, just 44% of rivers across Ireland for which a pristine objective has been set in the River Basin Management Plan are currently achieving that status. Photo: Pet O'Connell

The EU has told Ireland once again to get a move on with its long-awaited plan to manage its rivers and lakes.

The European Commission said it is calling on Ireland and seven other member states to finalise the review of their river basin management plans as required under the Water Framework Directive.