'Information blackout' on Tipperary Town Boil Water Notice
While Uisce Éireann staff were in the town last Thursday, there have been accusations that the utilities company has been reticent in public updates
One local politician has described an alleged 'information blackout' from Uisce Éireann in Tipperary Town where more than 5,000 people have suffered through a boil water notice for three months now.
Uisce Éireann staff were seen on the ground in the town last Thursday, and have since the start of the month confirmed that a new well will have to be drilled to supply the town .
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However Deputy Seamus Healy has said today in the Dàil that there is an "information blackout from Irish Water. Despite the efforts of the public, local radio and local and national public representatives, we still do not know when Uisce Éireann will be able to provide a safe water supply for the town".
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he was "sure that could not be the case" but was assured by Deputy Healy that information had been scant.
The Taoiseach said it was essential that the utilities company communicateso with the public "no matter how challenging the required works are, which wells have to be drilled, or whatever else has to happen.
"Full information should be available to the public and we will communicate that to Uisce Éireann".