21/10/2026
O’Shea and Murphy Call on Uisce Éireann for Concrete Action to Restore Reliable Water Supply around Newmarket
Deputy John Paul O’Shea and Cllr. Trish Murphy say residents in Newmarket, Meelin, Tullylease, Lismire and surrounding areas cannot continue to endure weeks of unreliable water supply
Deputy John Paul O’Shea TD and Cllr. Trish Murphy have called on Uisce Éireann to set out concrete plans and deliver a permanent solution to the ongoing water supply problems affecting Newmarket town and surrounding villages served by the Ballinatona Water Treatment Plant.
Several areas in and around Newmarket, including Meelin, Tullylease and Lismire, have been experiencing an inconsistent water supply for weeks, leaving households frustrated, inconvenienced and increasingly concerned about when normal service will be restored.
Deputy O’Shea and Cllr. Murphy said the patience of local residents has been stretched to the limit and that a clear plan of action is now urgently required.
“We have people who have been putting up with an unreliable water supply for weeks. They are at their wits’ end and want answers, but more importantly, they want a permanent solution.
“Water is an essential service. Families need to be able to turn on a tap in their homes and know that a reliable supply will be available. Businesses and community facilities also depend on a consistent supply to operate normally.
“We cannot continue with the current situation, where residents are left wondering whether their water supply will be available from one day to the next. Uisce Éireann must now set out concrete plans, with clear timelines, to address the problems affecting the Ballinatona supply network.”
Deputy O’Shea and Cllr. Murphy acknowledged the efforts made by the local curator and Uisce Éireann staff working on the ground, who have been doing their utmost to maintain water levels and manage the difficulties as they arise.
They stressed, however, that the efforts of local staff must be supported by decisive action and investment at a higher level within Uisce Éireann.
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Cllr. Trish Murphy
