Calls made for urgent action regarding repeated water outages in areas of Tipperary

Michael Murphy TD has met with officials from Uisce Éireann to highlight his concerns about the repeated water supply outages and boil water notices affecting communities across South Tipperary, in particular around West Tipperary, Clonmel and those served by the Ardfinnan supply.

Deputy Murphy said that while he acknowledges and welcomes the significant investment currently underway across the constituency, the frequency of recent interruptions and the poor level of communication with the public are simply not acceptable.

“People deserve better. In recent months, many households and businesses have faced repeated outages, often without warning and sometimes lasting for days. For families, schools, and local enterprises, this is more than an inconvenience — it is a real and ongoing hardship,” he said.

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Deputy Murphy added that there is growing frustration locally at what many see as an absence of clear, timely updates and a sense that issues are being temporarily patched rather than permanently fixed.

“It’s the uncertainty that people find hardest — not knowing when water will return or how long the next outage will last. Others have pointed out that the situation is deeply unfair on communities who continue to be impacted time and again. I fully share that concern,” he said.

Deputy Murphy is calling on Uisce Éireann to take immediate steps to:

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Provide clear and consistent communication before, during, and after supply interruptions.

Deliver permanent solutions to the recurring problems affecting key areas such as Clonmel, Ardfinnan, and West Tipperary.

Establish a protocol to support vulnerable households, schools, and businesses during outages.

“While investment in upgrading the network is both necessary and welcome, the lived experience of too many people in South Tipperary remains one of repeated disruption and inadequate information. That must change,” said Deputy Murphy.

“People in South Tipperary are entitled to a reliable water supply. They should not have to worry week to week whether they’ll have water at all. The current situation is simply not good enough.”

Deputy Murphy said he will continue to engage directly with Uisce Éireann and relevant stakeholders to ensure that lasting improvements are delivered, and that communities across South Tipperary finally receive the quality of service they deserve.