Limerick councillors reject proposed Shannon-Dublin water pipeline

Several groups have opposed the project, which they say could 'cause major damage' to the ecosystem

Several groups have opposed the project, which they say could 'damage water flows' in Limerick and cause 'major damage' to Lough Derg and the River Shannon. Picture: Limerick City and County Council.

Limerick councillors have unanimously rejected the report on the proposed Shannon-to-Dublin water pipeline project, opposing Uisce Éireann's plans to extract water from the River Shannon to serve the greater Dublin region.

While they cannot block the 'Strategic Infrastructure' project, their formal recommendations will have to be included in the final report sent to An Coimisiún Pleanála.