River Vartry Investigation Continues

IFI staff are continuing their investigation of an incident on the River Vartry in Wicklow which resulted in fish mortalities over a 9km stretch from Roundwood downstream of the reservoir  to Ashford. In response to a complaint received at mid day on Thursday (June 28th) IFI staff immediately initiated  an investigation .

Adult and Juvenile Salmon and trout were killed, however the precise number could not be confirmed due to the  high water levels after  the recent heavy rains.  During the investigation IFI staff noted the presence of live fish along the effected stretch. 

The investigation continues.

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Anglesea Street, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.Tel: 052 6180055 Fax: 052 6123971; Email suzanne.campion@fisheriesireland.ie

Website: www.fisheriesireland.ie

Notes to Editor

Inland Fisheries Ireland is a statutory body operating under the aegis of the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources and was established under the Fisheries Act on 1st July 2010. Its principal function is the protection and conservation of the inland fisheries resource. IFI promotes, supports, facilitates and advises the Minister on, the conservation, protection, management, development and improvement of inland fisheries, including sea angling. It also develops and advises the Minister on policy and national strategies relating to inland fisheries and sea angling. www.fisheriesireland.ie