The Council have released the following notice regarding water supply restrictions in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown:

The enactment of new planning laws will see the beginning this summer of a transformation in how we plan our towns, cities and regions, the Minister of State with responsibility for Planning, Ciarán Cuffe said today, following the passing of the Planning and Development Bill through all stages of the Oireachtas: 

"At the heart of these new planning laws is a simple idea – to put the interests of our citizens ahead of any one interest group, be they property developers or landowners."

Ciarán Cuffe TD makes his first address as Minister to the Green Party members at their Annual Convention 2010.

"I am deeply honoured and privileged to represent the people of Dun Laoghaire as a Minister of State in Government.

I was searching for a way to describe in the words of the late Gerry Garcia, “what a long strange trip it’s been”.

You might think I’m talking about the last couple of months in Leinster House, but I’m not.

The Council are posting up to date information for the County on Water Supply Interruptions on their blog, a feed of which I'm carrying on the front of my site:

dlremergencyupdates.blogspot.com

Water supply to Killiney and Dalkey has been severely affected due to a burst water mains pipe. The Council have tankers on hand to enable residents to get at least some supply.

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Council have provided the following Information on the continued water disruption, which has necessitated a series of emergency shut downs, as well as answers to frequently asked questions:

Click here for Water Supply FAQs

Click here for Advice on Getting Rid of Airlocks

Dún Laoghaire Rathdown Council have been advising residents to conserve water during the cold spell. Water demand has remained at a very high level since before Christmas. A further sharp increase has occurred since the beginning of January. Demand is currently running at a higher level than at any stage in recent years.

Due to the cold weather the number of broken mains has increased dramatically. Council crews are repairing these breaks as they arise. Please report any location where they see water rising or running to :