John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Numerous reports have been made in regard to pollution in the rivers Nore, Suir and Barrow, particularly the River Nore, and that pollution has worsened. Knowing this, it seems the State agencies stand by and no action is taken because it is a local authority. You are now being told, very publicly, about a particular river. I want to know what action the Department will take or is it a question that Inland Fisheries Ireland has to take action?