Irish Water and Monaghan County Council wishes to notify all customers on the Threemilehouse & Togan Public Water Scheme that following consultation with the Health Service Executive, that the drinking water restriction imposed on the supply on the 29th of July 2020, is now lifted with immediate effect.
Customers can now resume normal use of the water supply for drinking, food preparation and brushing teeth.
The Irish Water Customer Contact Centre (1850 278 278) is available to answer customer queries in relation to this water notice. Further information is available on the Irish Water website at www.water.ie
Irish Water and Monaghan County Council acknowledge the patience, cooperation and assistance of the general public during the period of the drinking water restriction and greatly regrets any inconvenience caused to householders, the farming and business community.
The Cathaoirleach of Monaghan County Council Councillor Colm Carthy stated:
‘Ireland has lost a massive political figure this week; John Hume will be fondly remembered by all and he has left a legacy behind him which is beyond comparison. From his work on Civil Rights to his huge role in bringing the Good Friday agreement to fruition, John Hume gave us so much.
To the family of John Hume, his wife Pat and his wider family and large circle of friends; to the people of Derry, the SDLP Party and the people of Ireland, Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilís.’
All messages of sympathy will be printed and forwarded in a Book of Condolence to the family of John Hume.
Irish Water and Monaghan County Council wish to advise Consumers on the Threemilehouse & Togan Public Water Supply scheme that ongoing operational and mechanical issues at Togan water treatment plant have resulted in elevated levels of manganese being detected. The public drinking water quality is considered to be considerably compromised and an immediate risk to your health.
As a result, and following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Irish Water and Monaghan County Council are issuing a Do Not Consume Notice with immediate effect to protect the health of all consumers on this scheme. This Do Not Consume Notice applies to all customers served by the Threemilehouse and Togan PWS and as indicated in the blue areas of the map.
IMPORTANT: Boiling your water will not render it safe to drink.
Monaghan County Council and Irish Water apologises for any disruption caused.
Please note:- This notice does not apply to Households and businesses connected to Stranooden Group Water Scheme.
Manganese in Drinking Water – Frequently Asked Questions
Drinking water is sometimes tested for the presence of metals.
Metals can be present in drinking water but they are subject to specific legal limits.
Manganese is an example of a metal that can be found in drinking water.
The following Frequently Asked Questions have been developed to give you more information if high levels of manganese are found in your drinking water (whether you are on a public or private water supply).
What is manganese?
Manganese is a silver-grey metal that occurs naturally in soil, water and rocks.
It is used mainly in the manufacture of iron and steel. It is also used in products such as fireworks, paints and cosmetics.
It is an important element in our diets and small amounts are necessary for good health.
How can I be exposed to manganese?
Our greatest exposure to manganese is usually from food. Nuts, grains, beans and tea are rich in manganese.
How does manganese get into drinking water?
Manganese is found naturally in many surface water (lake and river water) and groundwater (underground water) sources. Water passing through soil and rock can dissolve minerals containing manganese. This is the most likely source of manganese in drinking water.
What is the acceptable level of manganese in drinking water?
In Ireland, the European Drinking Water Regulations 2014 have set a limit of 50 µg/l (micrograms per litre) because, above this, manganese can affect the colour (appearing black-ish) and the taste of the water. It can also stain laundry and plumbing fixtures.
Drinking water will generally become unpalatable (discoloured with an unpleasant taste) at levels above 50 µg/l which will deter you from drinking it.
High manganese levels in drinking water can be a risk to health. Some groups in the population are more vulnerable such as babies in the womb, infants and young children. New scientific studies show that high manganese levels in drinking water may have a harmful effect on the nervous system and brain development.
Therefore, it is advised that you should not drink water with manganese levels above 120 µg/l.i
This limit is intended to protect everyone in the population, and is based on the most vulnerable such as babies in the womb, infants and young children.
How would I know if there is manganese in my drinking water?
The only way to know if you have high levels of manganese is to test your water.
If your drinking water is tested for manganese, you should be aware of the result.
At levels above 50 µg/l, manganese can cause an unpleasant taste in drinking water and can stain laundry and plumbing fixtures (black colour).
How might manganese affect my health?
Exposure to high levels of manganese can affect the nervous system.
A condition called manganism that resembles Parkinson’s disease has been reported in metal workers and smelters who were exposed to very high levels of inhaled manganese at work.
Scientific research shows that drinking water with high levels of manganese may pose a health risk with recent international studies suggesting that it may affect the nervous system and brain development in children.
Who might be at higher risk of health effects?
Infants and young children seem to be more vulnerable to the potentially harmful effects of high levels of manganese in drinking water. They absorb more manganese and their bodies are less able to remove it.
Babies in the womb, pregnant women and breast-feeding women are also considered to be more susceptible.
Other vulnerable groups include people who are anaemic (i.e. low levels of iron in their blood) – more manganese is absorbed when the body has low levels of iron – and those with liver disease and the elderly.
What is the HSE’s health advice on manganese in drinking water?
It is advised that you should not drink water with manganese levels above 120 µg/l.[i]
It is likely that the water will not be palatable at these levels anyway. In general, drinking water becomes discoloured (black-ish) with an unpleasant taste at levels above 50 µg/l (legal limit). This will deter you from drinking it.
The risk of health effects is greater for certain vulnerable groups (as set out in question 7). If you are in one of these risk groups and especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or if you care for an infant or young child (particularly if their feeds come from formula or baby foods made up with tap water), you should not drink water with manganese levels above 120 µg/l. You are advised to use an alternative drinking water source or install appropriate treatment to remove manganese from your water.
For adults and older children who are not in the risk groups set out in question 7, drinking water with manganese levels slightly above 120 µg/l for short periods of time is unlikely to cause negative health effects. Nonetheless, if your drinking water is found to contain high manganese levels, you should contact the agencies as outlined in questions 9 and 10 who will provide you with further advice.
What happens next?
Further sampling of your drinking water may be required.
If you are on a public supply, Irish Water will advise you.
If you are on a private regulated supply, you can contact your Local Authority for advice.
If you are on a private well, you can also contact your Local Authority for advice.
You may have to consider using an alternative drinking water supply or installing appropriate water treatment.
In order to protect the health, safety and well being of members of the public and staff, Monaghan County Council Planning Department wishes to advise that the public counter at No 1 Dublin Street is now closed. Notwithstanding this, the Planning Office remains operational.
The following procedures are currently in place;
1. General Planning Queries – While you may continue to call on 047 30532 as normal, you should note that access to staff through this number is limited. As such it is recommended that you should contact the Planning Authority via email on planning@monaghancoco.ie . You can also continue to correspond in hard copy via An Post to the offices of the Planning Authority at No1 Dublin Street, Monaghan.
2. Pre-Planning Meetings – Presently all face to face pre-planning meetings have been suspended. You are requested to conduct all pre-planning discussions by email on planning@monaghancoco.ie
3. Planning Applications – All planning applications should be lodged through An Post to the offices of the Planning Office. Similarly, responses to requests for additional information should be submitted in the same manner Viewing a Planning Application – To view a planning application, please go to our website at https://monaghan.ie/planning/ where you can access and view the planning applications which have been submitted.
Submissions/Observations – If you wish to make a submission or observation on a planning application, it should be submitted via e-mail to planning@monaghancoco.ie Please ensure that you submit a phone number with your submission, so as to enable the Planning Department to contact you for the payment of the prescribed fee by Credit/Debit Card. Alternatively, a submission or observation may be lodged via An Post, in which case it should be accompanied with a postal order or cheque to the value of €20.00.
Please note that a submission cannot be accepted without payment of the prescribed fee of €20.
4. Unauthorised Development – In relation to unauthorised development, please correspond by post or via email to planning@monaghancoco.ie
5. Development Contributions – If you have any queries or wish to make a payment in respect of Development Contributions please contact the Planning Authority via email on planning@monaghancoco.ie
COVID-19
On 29 March 2020, the Minister and the Government made orders which resulted in the following;
Extension of the Appropriate Period
The period 29 March 2020 to 20 April 2020, inclusive, may now be disregarded when calculating any appropriate period, specified period or other timelines detailed in the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended).
Exempted Development
That up until 20 April 2020, a change of use from premises selling food for consumption on the premises to one providing food for consumption off the premises, shall be considered as exempted development.
All roads lead to Monaghan Town on St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday 17th March, to celebrate the best of what Monaghan has to offer at the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
The parade kicks off at 3 pm and promises to be a great fun day out for all the family. Starting point for all entrants is the Lower Courthouse Car Park.
The theme this year is ‘Giants of Monaghan” and participants are asked to incorporate this theme into their entry.
Prizes will be awarded for Best Commercial Float, Best Community Float incorporating the use of the Irish language, and Best Marching Band. An award will also be given to the best window display incorporating the use of the Irish Language and also for the most innovative float.
The organising Committee would like to encourage as many people from the town and surrounding communities to become involved and participate in this year’s parade. We would encourage Businesses to sponsor/adopt a community group and work together to enter a float.
Monaghan County Council is committed to supporting local communities to promote, enhance and develop their local area. This commitment is supported by the annual Community and Environment Funding Scheme.
We are now inviting applications for the 2020 funding scheme.
The Community & Environment Funding scheme 2020 is now open.
Funding is available under three measures outlined below.
• Measure 1: Community Infrastructure supports
• Measure 2: Community development supports
• Measure 3: Environmental supports
Guidelines on criteria and application forms for the Community & Environment Funding Scheme 2020 can be requested:
• By telephone Monaghan County Council, Community & Enterprise section on 047 73720
• By email to communitygrants@monaghancoco.ie
• By downloading the forms from www.monaghan.ie
If you would like support completing your application, you can make an appointment with a member of the community development team at any of the contact points listed above.
Check you are on the Register at http://checktheregister.ie
As long as you are registered you do not need a polling card to vote, just bring photo ID to the polling station.
Polling stations are open from 7am until 10pm, Saturday 8th February 2020.
The documents which will be accepted as evidence of identity are:
(i) A passport
(ii) A driving licence
(iii) An employee identity card containing a photograph
(iv) A student identity car issued by an educational institution and containing a photograph
(v) A travel document containing name and photograph
(vi) A Bank or Saving or Credit Union Book containing address in the constituency or local electoral area (where appropriate);
(vii) A Public Services Card
OR
Any of the following accompanied by a further document which establishes the address of the holder in the constituency or local electoral are (where appropriate):
(viii) A Temporary Residence Certificate
(ix) A Garda National Immigration Bureau Card
(x) An Irish Residence Permit
(xi) A cheque book
(xii) A cheque card
(xiii) A credit card
(xiv) A birth certificate
(xv) A marriage certificate
If you don’t know where you are voting contact Monaghan County Council, Register of Electors Section on 047-30551 or 047-30538.
In accordance with Section 9 of the Road Traffic Act, 2004 (No 44 of 2004) as amended, and in the interests of road safety, Monaghan County Council has made a number of speed limit changes within the County. These changes became effective from Sunday 1st September 2019, in respect of various locations along the N2, N54, N53 & N12. Speed signs along the national routes have been amended to reflect the speed limit changes.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Road Traffic Act 2004 Section 10 (1) of the Council’s intention to extend the Special Speed Limits for Road Works on the road listed below, located within the Monaghan Municipal District. The speed limit is being put in place in the interest of road safety to facilitate Road works.#
30km/h speed limit signs will be in place at the following location in the Municipal District of Monaghan
Townlands intersected by the proposed works
Start Date
End Date
On the N2 for a distance of 560m from 40m northwest of Coolshannagh N2/N12 Roundabout to 20m southeast of the N2 – L16302-0 / L1220-0 junction from the townland of Coolshannagh to the townland of Kilnadreen, Monaghan
Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended)
Notice is hereby given pursuant to Article 81(1) of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) for development at Derrynaloobinagh/ Derryvally Ballybay, on the R183, Co. Monaghan.
The proposed development consists of the following: • Construction of a footpath connecting the existing footpath at Meadow View Estate to the entrance to the Ballybay Wetlands Centre off the R183. • The works will include Road Pavements, Kerbs, Footways and Paved Areas with Accommodation works to include site clearance and Earthworks, Installation of Ducts, Drainage and Attenuation.
An Appropriate Assessment Screening Report has been completed on the proposals and concluded the following; “No impacts are likely, as a result of the proposed works, on the conservation objectives or overall integrity of any Natura 2000 site.”
An Environmental Impact Assessment Screen Report has been completed on the proposals and concluded the following; “There will be no significant direct or indirect impacts by virtue of the location of the proposed development on the receiving environment”
Plans and particulars of the proposed development will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, during public opening hours at Monaghan County Council, County Offices, The Glen, Glen Road, Monaghan H18 YT50 and Ballybay Clones Municipal District Offices, The Diamond, Clones, H23 X378. up to and including 30th January 2020.
Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development will be situated, may be made in writing to Monaghan County Council, County Offices, The Glen, Glen Road, Monaghan, H18 YT50 up to 5pm on 13th February 2020.
SERVICES
Drinking water is sometimes tested for the presence of metals.