Framework for Future Delivery of Water Services

New Asset Operations Organisation Structure

As of November 2024, Asset Operations has moved to its new national organisation structure in a move towards a shared and fully integrated Uisce Éireann. We have commenced this process with the Streaming of Water and Wastewater teams all over Ireland and getting vital supporting teams such as our Centres of Excellence, Asset Operations Support, Control and Leakage stood up. Establishing these teams is a hugely important aspect of the new structure to allow frontline staff to focus solely on their operational activities while driving improvements. By the end of 2024 there will be a dedicated focus on frontline in two of our regions, and our teams will be streamlined into Water and Wastewater wherever operationally feasible. Staff in the Frontline and Leakage teams in the Northwest and Southeast Midlands will not make this change until early 2025.

During this transitionary period, safeguarding the health and safety of all personnel and our service users, and the ongoing stability of operations and service continuity remain our top priorities. We will carry out appropriate Risk Assessments in each area as we move to standing up the new teams and structures so that we can mitigate any challenges that may arise. 

We would like to thank all our colleagues in Uisce Éireann and across Water Services for all the work to date which has enabled us to reach this significant milestone. It illustrates what can be achieved together as we serve our communities, delivering water services for Ireland. 

Thank you all for your continued dedication to water services.

All staff have the option to submit a request for further information on transferring to Uisce Éireann. This will allow us to confirm the full schedule of face-to-face meetings across the country. You can register by clicking here or by calling us on (01) 237 2966. Alternatively, you can download the PDF form, fill out the details and email to LAstaffqueries@water.ie.

What to expect in your HR One to One meeting

Please find our updated FAQ Booklet based on questions asked by Local Authority Water Services staff members at our first round of in person briefings.

• Click to read issue 3 (September 2024)
• Click to read issue 2 (March 2024)
• Click to read issue 1 (November 2023)

These meetings are being held locally and virtually via Zoom in each Local Authority area. Once you submit your Request for Information, we send you an email requesting you to compile your Details of Employment with the Local Authority, i.e. your current salary, grade, overtime, allowances, and all existing agreements in place with your employer. Only information provided by you will be used for the discussion.

We will be able to provide a comparison between the Uisce Éireann pay model and the mirrored LA pay model based on the information you supply. An Uisce Éireann HR representative will then go through all your information with you and confirm the guarantees in relation to your existing terms and conditions, as well as answer any individual questions you may have in relation to transferring to Uisce Éireann.

Following on from this meeting, you can confirm your intention to transfer to Uisce Éireann and we will follow up with formal contract information. You can also decide not to join at this time and consider all your options further before deciding to transfer later. All staff in water services will have the option to join Uisce Éireann up to the end of 2026.

Uisce Éireann is now recruiting for a number of new vacancies which will offer secure employment in a growing and dynamic sector and exciting career progression opportunities. Please click on the link below for further information.