COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM / TEMPLEOGUE / FIRHOUSE / BOHERNABREENA AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

QUESTION NO. 6

QUESTION: Councillor R. McMahon

With regard to the recent spillage of sewage at the Weir at Mount Carmel, Firhouse, has the Council got an assurance that Irish Water has taken remedial action so as this overflow or blockage from the manhole will not reoccur and pollute the River Dodder. It takes away all the good work done on the Dodder Greenway paths, not to mention the health hazard.

REPLY:

The Dodder Valley sewer surcharged during heavy rain on 8th May. The surcharge caused damage in Dodder Valley Park, including to a path near Firhouse Weir. SDCC are carrying out repairs to the path and will recoup costs from Uisce Éireann. Uisce Éireann are aware of the incident on 8th May, and it has also been reported to the EPA and IFI. Uisce Éireann are aware of capacity issues in the Dodder Valley Sewer and are carrying out a Drainage Area Plan on the catchment. Members are reminded that Uisce Éireann is the national water services authority responsible for water supply and wastewater drainage, and that they have a local representative support desk that members can contact at: localrepsupport@water.ie