Public drinking fountain being considered for Kildare Town to reduce plastic bottles

A pilot scheme to install a water fountain and filling station in Kildare Town is currently being assessed by Kildare Co Council.

The initiative is aimed at walkers, runners and cyclists is and an attempt to reduce plastic bottle waste.

The Council's Parks Section is examining the infrastructure and cost associated with the installation.

The local authority said that if the costs are not prohibitive, the installation of a fountain in Maynooth will be considered in conjunction with the Municipal District Engineer.

Councillor Teresa Murray raised the issue at the monthly meeting of Maynooth Municipal District.

She said the facility would encourage the re-use and re-filling of plastic water bottles.

Last year, Fingal County Council unveiled its first water fountain in Howth and has plans to install a second one in Malahide.

It's seen as an efficient way to provide high quality water while tackling the significant problems created by Climate Change.