The Irish Academy of Engineering has published its findings of a high level strategic assessment of water services in the Republic of Ireland and specifically the role of Uisce Eireann/Irish Water (UÉ). The Academy’s purpose is to review the progress made thus far in the life of the utility and to consider the challenges it is likely to face in the period to 2040, some recommendations are made in relation to addressing the latter.  The full report is available here.