#uisce-eireann — Public Fediverse posts

undefined | Uisce Éireann board sought pay rises to bring CEO Niall Gleeson’s salary up to €370,000

The board of Uisce Éireann, Ireland’s public water utility, has submitted a remuneration proposal that would raise chief executive Niall Gleeson’s salary to €370,000. The plan calls for a series of incremental pay rises spread over three years, with the board arguing that the current level of compensation has fallen behind market standards for executives in comparable utilities.

Government documents obtained by the Irish Independent show the board’s justification centres on aligning Gleeson’s pay with private‑sector benchmarks and retaining senior talent in a highly regulated environment. The proposal outlines specific percentage increases each year, culminating in the €370,000 figure, and was presented to the minister responsible for water policy as part of the utility’s annual budget review.

The suggestion has drawn public attention, with commentators questioning whether the increase is appropriate for a publicly funded entity. While the board maintains the raise is necessary to stay competitive, critics argue that the cost should be balanced against the water utility’s service obligations and the broader economic climate. The debate continues as the remuneration plan awaits final approval.

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#uisceéireann #niallgleeson #government #waterpolicy #publicwater

Let the Good Times Flow (Eventually)

If you’ve been anywhere near Grand Parade in Cork lately, you’ll know the scene: hoarding, fencing, traffic cones, and that slightly bewildered look on everyone’s face as they try to work out which footpath is still open this week. This is what it looked...

https://inphotos.org/2026/02/15/let-the-good-times-flow-eventually/

#BlackAndWhite #city #construction #Cork #gallery #GrandParade #Ireland #Photo #Photography #roadworks #StreetPhotography #UisceÉireann #Urban

Let the Good Times Flow (Eventually)

If you’ve been anywhere near Grand Parade in Cork lately, you’ll know the scene: hoarding, fencing, traffic cones, and that slightly bewildered look on everyone’s face as they try to work out which footpath is still open this week.

This is what it looked like 2 weeks ago when a sewerage pipe was laid across Nano Nagle Bridge to Sullivan’s Quay.

I found out that Uisce Éireann is working in the area:

Uisce Éireann is commencing works in the Grand Parade area of the city to make improvements to Cork City’s wastewater infrastructure.

The works will allow access for specialist contractors to the underground Pump Station located on Grand Parade, for removal of redundant equipment, cleaning of the pumping station and removal of historical debris. It will afford further opportunities to survey and inspect the existing structure and 
will provide resilience for the continuation of critical wastewater infrastructure improvements within Cork City.

Works are due to commence in January 2026.

The section of works will take place on a short section of Sullivans Quay, across Nano Nagle Bridge and along Grand Parade. 

The works will be carried out on behalf of Uisce Éireann by Ward and Burke Construction Ltd. and are expected to be completed by mid-March 2026.

In February 2007 the Grand Parade was a construction site too. That was when the wide pavements were laid, along with the makeover of St. Patrick Street too.

"an uncontrolled spill of 2,500 litres of polyaluminium chloride by Uisce Éireann killed at least 5,000 fish in the river Allow in Cork. The state body was fined €3,500 for the damage, an amount almost on par with the €3,267 in legal costs. A paltry fine with no intent to ensure accountability"
#UisceEireann #RiverHealth #PaltryFines #Ecocide

Ugly bleach taste from the water in Harold's Cross today - is there a problem in the reservoir? #Dublin #UisceEireann #Water

Garden centres struggle to cope with demand as temperatures of up to 26C set to continue https://www.allforgardening.com/1299100/garden-centres-struggle-to-cope-with-demand-as-temperatures-of-up-to-26c-set-to-continue/ #garden #gardening #GardeningIreland #IFA #MetÉireann #UisceÉireann #weather!

Galway, 6 PM: we’re having dinner in the backyard, listening to the sound of running water. By the looks of it, our neighbor left their hose on. It has been running for at least 3 hours, maybe even longer.

It’s Galway. The city is not yet under the hose ban, but we’re next in line according to Uisce Éireann.

Sometimes I think that the free water doesn’t do any good for the public.

#galway #mastodaoine #Gaillimh #hoseban #uisceeireann

[21:10] New housing targets present challenges - Uisce Éireann

Uisce Éireann has said that the new housing targets included in the Programme for Government for the completion of 300,000 new housing units by 2030 present several challenges and that it is seeking additional support from the Government to address these.

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0328/1504679-housing-uisce-eireann/

#UisceÉireann #theProgrammeforGovernment #300,000 #2030

Thanks Kevin Galvin and th Irish Independent for reporting the refusal of #UisceEireann to meet with Cork City Council.

The city has housing projects as well as the on-going problem of discoloured water dependant on Uisce Éireann.

Who is the utility responsible to?

https://www.independent.ie/regionals/cork/news/anger-as-uisce-eireann-declines-to-attend-cork-meeting-with-council-hse-and-epa-officials/a1164368628.html

[16:47] Uisce Éireann can only supply '35,000 new homes' a year

Uisce Éireann can currently supply 35,000 new homes with water a year over the next five years, the head of the water utility has said.

https://www.rte.ie/news/2024/1215/1486623-uisce-eireann/

#UisceÉireann #35,000 #ayear #thenextfiveyears

My latest monthly newsletter is out. This month, there are updates on:

🗳️ Reasons to #KeepGoingGreen in #LE24
🚏 New bus shelters and routes in the ward
🚰 Work by #UisceÉireann on discoloured water

As well as all my questions to Cork City Council this month.

https://olivermoran.substack.com/p/may-2024?triedRedirect=true

Thanks Thomas Lawrence and Cork Beo for reporting the on-going issue of discoloured water in the city — and the app I put together to make it easier to report.

More than 50 reports to #UisceÉireann filed since Sunday and almost 1,000 visits to the app.

https://www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-news/brand-new-app-reporting-dirty-29073633

Thanks RTÉ News for having me on yesterday about the on-going problem of discoloured water affecting Cork.

On Wednesday, I sat down with the #UisceÉireann taskforce set up for the problem — and outlined what I learned on the programme.

Listen back here:
https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2024/0418/1444329-cork-water/