A Kerry-based pig farming company has been convicted in relation to a river pollution incident last summer arising from its premises in Castleisland.
Pollution of a River Maine tributary stream had been noted by Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) staff on 10 June 2015. Extensive sewage fungus growth and water discolouration were observed over 2km of channel length, downstream of a contaminated surface drain discharging from the defendant’s farm premises.
Michael McAuliffe Ltd pleaded guilty to two charges, a breach of Section 3(2) of the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act 1977 and Section 171(1) of the Fisheries (Consolidation) Act 1959….
Afloat.ie 15/03/2016 Read the article ‘Kerry Pig Farmers Convicted Over River Pollution’
