Members of the public are asked to conserve water as the prolonged dry spell increases pressure on water supplies:
 
Increased demand and extreme weather conditions causing levels in rivers and reservoirs to drop
 
•    Avoid using a hose to water the garden or wash your car
•    Keep paddling pools very shallow if they are being used
•    Take shorter showers rather than baths.
 
See www.water.ie/news for further advice