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Calls for increased grants to address septic tanks

May 19, 2026 11:51
By Shannonside News
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Calls for increased grants to address septic tanks

85 per cent of tanks inspected in Co Roscommon last year failed environmental inspections.

A Roscommon councillor is calling for more grants to be given out to address faulty septic tanks.

85 per cent of tanks inspected in Co Roscommon last year failed environmental inspections.

The EPA carried out 13 tests in the county - and 11 tanks were not up to standard.

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Castlerea councillor Paschal Fitzmaurice, from Fianna Fáil, says more inspections should be carried out:

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