The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Water / Waste Water collection, treatment and supply Water collection, treatment and supply 36 - Water collection, treatment and supply
700 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
6 February 2025
Employment effect (start)
6 February 2025
Foreseen end date
1 February 2026
Description
Commercial semi-state company Uisce Éireann (Irish Water) are to create 700 new jobs over the course of 2025. The new roles are being recruited immediately and will include roles in front-line operations, science and engineering, administration, communications, management and IT. The jobs will include roles for experienced professionals and tradespeople as well as recent graduates.
In 2023, the management of all public water services was transferred to the company, having previously been delivered by each local authority.
Uisce Éireann currently employs approximately 1250 people.
Eurofound (2025), Uisce Éireann, Business expansion in Ireland, factsheet number 202384, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/202384.
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