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Submitter
Name Uisce Eireann
Address PO Box 6000, Dublin 1 Ireland.
Note
In relation to application
File Number 2660220
Name O Buachalla Traolach
Address Annayalla, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan. RECEIVED: 29/06/2026
Stiúrthóirí / Directors: Jerry Grant (Cathaoirleach / Chairperson), Niall Gleeson (POF / CEO), Gerard Britchfield, Douglas Millican, Michael Nolan, Patricia King,
Eileen Maher, Cathy Mannion, Paul Reid, Michael Walsh.
Oifig Chláraithe / Registered Office: Teach Colvill, 24-26 Sráid Thalbóid, Baile Átha Cliath 1, D01 NP86 / Colvill House, 24-26 Talbot Street, Dublin, Ireland D01NP86
Is cuideachta ghníomhaíochta ainmnithe atá faoi theorainn scaireanna é Uisce Éireann / Uisce Éireann is a designated activity company, limited by shares.
Cláraithe in Éirinn Uimh.: 530363 / Registered in Ireland No.: 530363.
Uisce Éireann’s Ref: PN26000042981
Planning Ref: 2660220
Planning Authority: Monaghan County Council
Issue Date: 29 June 2026
Development Location: Annayalla,, Castleblayney,, Co Monaghan.
Development Description: Change of use of derelict school to 2 no. semi-detached single
storey dwellings, demolish outbuildings to rear, install sewage treatment units, percolation areas,
new entrances and all associated site works.
A Chara,
Uisce Éireann (UÉ) has reviewed the plans and particulars submitted with the applicatio n and
has the following observations;
Where a connection(s) is required the applicant shall enter into a Connection Agreement(s) with
Uisce Éireann to provide for a service connection(s) to the public water supply and/or wastewater
collection network and adhere to the standards and conditions set out in that agreement
All development shall be carried out in compliance with Uisce Éireann’s Standard Details and
Codes of Practice.
Uisce Éireann does not permit Build Over of its assets. Where the applicant proposes to build
over or divert existing water or wastewater services the applicant shall have received written
Confirmation of Feasibility (COF) of Diversion(s) from Uisce Éireann prior to any works
commencing.
To ensure adequate provision and protection of water and wastewater facilities , Uisce Éireann
recommends the following;
1. Where the applicant seeks a connection to the public network, the applicant shall enter
into a connection agreement with Uisce Éireann prior to the commencement of the
development and adhere to the standards and conditions set out in that agreement.
2. There shall be no build over of public infrastructure from these proposals. Separation
distances as per Uisce Éireann’s Standards Codes & Practices shall be achieved where
public infrastructure is in situ within and/or adjacent to site boundaries *.
3. The development shall not impact public drinking water sources and/or abstraction
point(s) and/or abstraction infrastructure**. RECEIVED: 29/06/2026
4. The design and construction of the Water & Wastewater pipes and related infrastructure
to be installed in this Development shall comply with the Uisce Éireann Connections and
Developer Services Standard Details and Codes of Practice .
Queries relating to the terms and observations above should be directed to planning@water.ie
Yours sincerely,
Dermot Phelan
Connections and Developer Services
Advisory Note(s):
*Uisce Éireann does not permit build over of its assets . Separation distances from public
infrastructure, as per Uisce Éireann’s Standards Codes and Practices must be achieved. It is the
applicant’s responsibility to submit a diversion enquiry to Uisce Éireann Diversions Section
(diversions@water.ie) prior to construction, where a potential build over of public assets is in
question and/or where the applicants proposals cannot achieve separation distances from public
infrastructure as per UÉ Standards & Codes of Practice.
** Protection of drinking water source(s) from potentially adverse impacts is a priority for Uisce
Éireann. It is Uisce Éireanns current policy to maintain safe and secure drinking water supplies
and ensure that development will not give rise to any deterioration in water quality. Development
proposals shall not impact public drinking water sources and/or abstraction point(s). It is also a
requirement of the Water Framework Directive that waters used for the abstraction of drinking
water are protected to avoid deterioration in quality. Development proposals shall not impact
public drinking water sources and/or abstraction point(s).
Any person discharging trade effluent** to a sewer, must have a Trade Effluent License issued
pursuant to section 16 of the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977 (as amended). More
information and an application form for a Trade Effluent License can be found at the following
link: https://www.water.ie/business/trade-effluent/about/ . Trade effluent is defined in the Local
Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977 (as amended).
Uisce Éireann does not permit surface waters into the public sewer network. RECEIVED: 29/06/2026