Inland Fisheries Ireland statement re fish kill at Tolka River, Co Dublin
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI), in conjunction with other government agencies, is continuing to investigate a significant fish kill in Co. Dublin in which early indications suggest more than 500 fish have died.
The incident occurred on the Tolka River in Co. Dublin near Damastown.
Fish mortalities were observed over a 2km stretch of the river. Species of fish discovered dead include brown trout, eel, stickleback, lamprey, and minnow.
IFI staff received a hotline report on Saturday August 1st and responded immediately to attend the scene and investigate the incident.
Water samples were taken from the river and will be sent for analysis.
Dead brown trout and eel found by IFI at Tolka River fish kill
IFI is working with other government agencies in line with the new national interagency protocol for investigating significant fish kills.
An interagency group was convened under the protocol on Sunday August 2nd to enable rapid coordination during the initial response to the incident. It included representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency, Fingal County Council, and the National Parks and Wildlife Service.
As a result of the progress made, a definite line of enquiry has been established, and the group has completed its role.
IFI continues to urge the public to report instances of fish kills, water pollution, habitat destruction, or illegal fishing to its confidential 24/7 number, 0818 34 74 24.
