Wastewater Project Stalls in Galway

A stalled €20 million wastewater project in Craughwell and Clarinbridge is finally getting a push — but not without drama. Two years after funding was approved, Uisce Éireann is demanding an extra €5 million (15% of the total) just to start work, shocking local councillors who say they’ve never faced such a co-funding requirement. Despite promises from the Taoiseach and reduced council contributions to 8%, the project remains frozen. Councillor Martina Kinane insists the local authority must find the money, while the Chief Executive hints at alternatives — including a new Uisce Éireann policy that could shift responsibility to developers, which this project might qualify for. With other councils facing similar hurdles, a July update is promised as officials scramble to clarify who’s really in charge. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/a72973def997e832