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Wicklow Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore. <\/p>\n
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Councillor Orla Finn, in Greystones. <\/p>\n
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Social Democrats TD for Wicklow, Jennifer Whitmore, has called on Uisce \u00c9ireann to urgently clarify the cause of persistent foul odours affecting communities across the county from Bray to Newcastle, and said residents deserve to know if there is \u201ca serious environmental issue\u201d.<\/p>\n
Deputy Whitmore has written to Uisce \u00c9ireann and contacted them directly by phone, seeking clear information on the nature of the issue and when residents can expect a resolution.<\/p>\n
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Wicklow Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore. <\/p>\n
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\u201cFor four days now, people across Wicklow have been dealing with an unbearable smell and it\u2019s simply not good enough that Uisce \u00c9ireann have yet to provide a proper explanation,\u201d Deputy Whitmore said.<\/p>\n
\u201cTheir statement confirms there is an issue with the Greystones Waste Water Treatment Plant, but it offers no detail on what the problem actually is, how far the impact extends, or when it will be fixed. That\u2019s not acceptable.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe public deserve transparency. A vague acknowledgement of the issue is not enough, especially when it\u2019s affecting such a wide area. I\u2019ve asked Uisce \u00c9ireann to provide clarity on the cause, the expected timeline for resolution, and what steps are being taken to prevent this from happening again.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI will continue to press for answers and accountability. Residents deserve better than to be left in the dark while dealing with the consequences of a serious environmental issue.\u201d<\/p>\n
The issue was also highlighted by Cllr Orla Finn, on Sunday, when she posted an alert for residents on Facebook.<\/p>\n
“Uisce Eireann have confirmed that there is an issue with the Waste Water Treatment plant in Greystones as well as with a number of other treatment plants around the country. They are actively working on resolving these problems now,\u201d she said. \ufe0f\ufe0f\ufe0f<\/p>\n
“\ufe0fA number of people have contacted me about the terrible smell of sewage around the town. I have spoken to Uisce Eireann, who have logged the issue with their after hours crew, and have confirmed that they will send someone out immediately to check that there are no problems at the local waste water treatment plant,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n
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