Waterford residents raise concerns over deteriorating air quality in local area

A number of County Waterford residents have raised concerns over the deteriorating air quality in their local area.

Independent councillor Joe O’Riordan raised the issue at the July meeting of the Dungarvan-Lismore District.

Cllr O’Riordan said: “I brought up last month about the air quality in Cluain in Dungarvan and if anything, it’s gotten worse since the last meeting.

“Is it possible to get some sort of monitor down there? At this stage, multiple residents have been onto me about it.”

In response, Dawn Wallace, Senior Executive Officer at Waterford City and County Council, confirmed that the situation in the area is “an open case”.

She further confirmed that the council is investigating the matter.