A Drumlish publican says he doesn't know what else he can do to try and resolve a sewerage and manhole issue that he maintains has effectively closed his business.
Seamus Gallagher says he contacted the authorities more than three years ago when raw sewerage began seeping from a manhole outside his pub on the main street of the village.
He says despite his efforts and the support of local councillors the problem is still there, and meant that he couldn't even try to re-open the pub for outdoor drinking last month.
He says the sewerage issue, coupled with the Covid lockdown has been very disheartening and he can't see a way forward while it continues.
Seamus Gallagher says he can't lease or rent the premises to anyone else either because of the smell
You can hear Seamus' full interview here:
Irish Water has issued the follwing statement to Shannonside FM this evening :
Irish Water treats all reports related to sewage spills or overflows seriously and encourages customers to raise all issues with us so that they can be investigated. Irish Water is investigating this matter and we will provide a further update in due course.
We ask customers to report any issues directly to Irish Water’s call centre which operates 24/7 on 1800 278 278 as real time reporting allows for investigation as close to the time of an incident as possible.
Irish Water continues to work at this time, with our local authority partners, contractors and others to safeguard the health and well-being of staff and the public and to ensure the continuity of drinking water and wastewater services.
