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• The change marks a new chapter for Ireland’s standalone public water authority

Uisce Éireann is the new name for Irish Water, Ireland’s public water authority dedicated to helping communities to thrive by delivering water services for Ireland. The name change came into effect in January, in line with the provisions of the Water Services Amendment Act 2022 which confirmed Uisce Éireann as the standalone publicly-owned utility with full responsibility for the delivery of all public water services in Ireland.

The new brand identity reflects Uisce Éireann’s vision of a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, and offers a new opportunity to communicate with the public about the vital services it provides.

Uisce Éireann’s ambition is to create a world class water utility focused on meeting the needs of our customers and communities, delivering efficient water services, and supporting housing, economic development and job creation. To achieve this, the organisation is bringing together existing staff with colleagues from Local Authority Water Services to build a truly national organisation with the knowledge, passion and expertise to deliver for communities across Ireland.

Orlaith Blaney, Director of Corporate Affairs with Uisce Éireann, said:

We are proud to be taking the next steps in our journey as Ireland’s standalone public water authority. We know from our own surveys, and also in research carried out by the Water Advisory Body, that there is still work to be done in informing the public about our critical role in providing safe drinking water, protecting the environment and supporting Ireland’s economic growth and development. Our priority is public health and in order to ensure the public know who to contact in the event of an issue about their water, we will be communicating more proactively on radio and on television in June this year.

Uisce Éireann is leading the delivery of water services for Ireland and all that this entails. We are investing €1.2 billion in 2023 to address water and wastewater infrastructure deficits to bring our water services up to standard for a modern growing economy and to ensure a sustainable supply of water in the future.

Our focus now is on making sure our customers and communities understand how we can support them, know how to access essential information about their water supplies, and become more familiar with the various channels through which they can get in touch with us.

The new brand identity features a dynamic “stream” reflecting the flow of water and the circularity of nature, and it re-enforces visually Uisce Éireann’s stated vision for a sustainable Ireland, where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports.

To find out more about Uisce Éireann’s work, visit our website www.water.ie, follow us on Twitter and Facebook, or get in touch directly through out 24/7 customer care team at 1800 278 278.

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Uisce Éireann is now the official name for Irish Water and should be used in any reference to the organisation. Attached is some supporting imagery to accompany articles as required, including:

• New Uisce Éireann logo
• Selection of imagery featuring Uisce Éireann staff and the new branding

The enactment of the Water Services (Amendment) Act 2022 by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien saw Irish Water become Uisce Éireann from the 31 December 2022 and a standalone regulated public water utility on 1 January 2023.

Uisce Éireann is responsible for delivering public drinking water and wastewater services for the people of Ireland. We are committed to enabling communities to thrive by continuously upgrading and developing critical infrastructure to support sustainable growth and development, providing safe drinking water, and enhancing the environment.

We operate 716 water treatment plants and 1,057 wastewater treatment plants, and manage over 90,000 km of water and sewer pipes.

Uisce Éireann is investing €5.26 billion in upgrading these assets in the current investment period (2020-2024)

To find out more visit www.water.ie