Extreme anger has been expressed following the introduction of bathing restrictions at Kilkee beach, for the second time in six months.
Extreme anger has been expressed following the introduction of bathing restrictions at Kilkee beach, for the second time in six months.
A "Do Not Swim" notice has been put in place after the failure of an operational safety device at the local Pumping Station, combined with heavy rainfall in recent days, led to the emergency discharge of foul wastewater.
Kilrush Independent Councillor Ian Lynch is calling for immediate works to take place to address the issue, claiming the root cause of the problem is being ignored by Irish Water.
He believes the foul sewerage treatment infrastructure is totally inadequate in Kilkee and needs urgent attention.
Irish Water says it's working to address the current problem, while emergency improvement works at the station are due to be complete by the start of 2017 bathing season.
