Multiple residential developments to be turned down in Kenmare due to lack of drinking water supply

The situation in Kenmare, where more than €40m has been invested in waste water and other water infrastructure, but not a single house could be built, is 'like a Harry Potter movie', the meeting was told. Picture: Denis Scannell

Multiple residential developments — the first proposals in years now in the planning process — are likely to be turned down in Kenmare because of the ongoing issue with lack of drinking water supply.

Uisce Éireann is currently looking for a water source but the search is at an early stage, a council meeting on Friday heard.