Claims "There's A Will" From Government To Address Clare Water Issues

Clare FM

It's being argued "there's a will" from the Government to prioritise Clare sewerage infrastructure projects despite a recent report highlighting human health and biodiversity concerns here. The Environmental Protection Agency has found that raw sewerage is being discharged from Ballyvaughan and Kilkee's wastewater treatment plants each day, while Lahinch's facility isn't in line with EU standards. Water issues in Kilmihil have also led the EPA to include the area in its priority list which means upgrade works on its wastewater treatment plant are urgently needed in order to prevent harm to local waterbodies. Responding to the report, Clarecastle Fine Gael General Election Candidate Leonora Carey says the Government appreciates the important of these upgrade works but consistent engagement with Uisce Éireann is required.