European Commission To Take Ireland To Court
The action is over Ireland's failure to ensure urban waste water is being properly dealt with
It says the necessary steps aren't being taken to prevent serious risks to human health and the environment.
Under EU law, towns and cities are required to collect and treat waste water.
However 38 locations across Ireland are failing to meet standards including 11 here in Cork
The full list of Cork locations are -
Cobh, Cork City, Fermoy, Ballincollig, Clonakilty, Mallow, Midleton, Passage West, Rathcormac, Ringaskiddy and Youghal
More from Cork
-
Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
-
Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
-
International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
-
UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
-
Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
-
UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries