Donal Carey
Ceist:67 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for the Environment if he has received any report on fish kills during 1991; and if he will outline the greatest source of lethal pollution.
Written Answers. - Fish Kills.
Statistical records in respect of fish kills are compiled by the Department of the Marine's fisheries research centre from reports furnished by the regional fisheries boards and by the local authorities. According to these records, the number of fish kills in 1991 and the main causes were as follows:
Number of Fish Kills
|
Agriculture |
22 |
|
Industry |
10 |
|
Eutrophication |
13 |
|
Sewage |
3 |
|
Other |
11 |
|
Total |
59 |