
Irish Water CEO's Pay Package Surges to €391,953 for 2026
Niall Gleeson, the CEO of Uisce Éireann, is set to receive an overall pay package of €391,953 for 2026, marking a substantial increase of €118,000 compared to his 2025 remuneration.
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Niall Gleeson, the CEO of Uisce Éireann, is set to receive an overall pay package of €391,953 for 2026, marking a substantial increase of €118,000 compared to his 2025 remuneration.
Uisce Éireann has been prosecuted by the environment watchdog on 35 occasions over wastewater discharge issues, with an Oireachtas group hearing that problems persist due to investment and operational challenges.
Uisce Éireann has commenced a significant water mains upgrade project in Athenry, Galway, aimed at improving water infrastructure in the area.
Uisce Éireann is facing pressure to provide transparency regarding delays in water repairs in north Longford, which left homes without water for six days.

Uisce Éireann (Irish Water) has announced its decision to end water extraction from Lough Talt, a move that will impact local water management.
The board of Uisce Éireann (Irish Water) reportedly sought a series of pay increases aimed at raising CEO Niall Gleeson's salary to €370,000.
New laws are being urgently introduced in Ireland to grant the Naval Service greater powers to combat hostile vessels and protect the country's sovereignty in its waters.
Residents express devastation as Uisce Éireann (Irish Water) issues compulsory purchase orders for land to build a sewage plant near a popular coastal walk.
Uisce Éireann has called on households in Galway to reduce their water consumption as a heatwave threatens water supplies in the region.
Uisce Éireann is undertaking work to repair a burst water main in a village in Galway, addressing disruptions to water supply.
Uisce Éireann has begun significant and long-awaited upgrade works in Kerry's capital town, aiming to improve water infrastructure and services for residents. The project is expected to bring relief to the community.

Uisce Éireann is considering using golf courses for spreading sewage sludge as traditional farmland options become scarce, and has initiated a public consultation on disposal methods.

The UK and Dublin have signed a 'rebooted' defence agreement that could enable the Royal Navy to respond to hostile ships and other threats in Irish waters, crucial for protecting transatlantic cables.

Uisce Éireann (Irish Water) has issued a warning that periods of dry or warm weather can quickly strain the country's water supplies.
A village in Cork has been under a boil water notice for nine months, leading residents to express a complete loss of faith in the services provided by Irish Water.

Uisce Éireann crews are actively working to repair a significant burst water main in Enniscorthy, Ireland, to restore water supply.
A new biography sheds light on Vera Gedroits, a Russian princess who challenged gender norms in tsarist Russia and became a battlefield surgeon. The book aims to bring overdue recognition to her remarkable life and contributions.

Commander Brian Matthews of the Irish Naval Service spoke during an appearance at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence.
Former EU Commissioner Phil Hogan's potential return to Irish politics is being discussed, with some viewing it as a political gamble given his past controversies like 'Golf-gate' and his role in Irish Water.