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Sound advice on the hosepipe ban

Current measures don’t go far enough

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The Irish Times - Letters to the Editor.
Sat Jul 18 2026 - 06:00 • 1 MIN READ

Sir,- I recommend that the hosepipe ban be extended to all DIY and gardening activities, just to be on the safe side. – Yours, etc,

Daragh Solan,

Cabinteely,

Dublin 18.