Lifeguards and Toilets Under Fire | Waterford News

Heatwave hits Waterford beaches, sparking debate over lifeguard coverage and public toilet closures. Councilor Niamh O’Donovan criticized weekend-only lifeguard duty at Blue Flag beaches in June, calling it inadequate amid soaring crowds. She also slammed early toilet shutdowns. Council officials responded: while June’s limited coverage stems from budget and staffing challenges—especially with young lifeguards juggling exams or holidays—July brings full seven-day service from 11 AM to 7 PM. On toilets, Director Gabriel Hynes confirmed extended hours this summer with ongoing improvements planned. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b17815ab4fa03403