Water Pollution

133. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment to urgently investigate the source of the pollution that caused the death of tens of thousands of fish in the River Blackwater and some of its tributaries, i.e. a toxic chemical spill or as a result of something else, as this wipeout will have a devastating impact on our tourism Industry; and to ensure that the c…

159. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the status of the investigation into the mass fish mortality on the River Blackwater in north Cork; the preliminary Marine Institute test results; the suspected pollutant class; the affected river length; the estimated mortality; and if a compensation scheme for angling clubs and river stewardship groups is being pr…

169. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the immediate investigatory and remediation measures that are being deployed in response to the largest-ever fish kill in the River Blackwater; and the means by which affected communities and ecosystems will be supported. [46396/25]

1187. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Housing; Local Government and Heritage the assessment that have been made regarding the potential public health and recreational impacts of designating rivers like the Fane as heavily modified water bodies, particularly in areas where residents have historically used such rivers for swimming and fishing. [45587/25]

698. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps being taken to address water quality in areas where pollution from agricultural practices has occurred that contributes to nutrient losses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34442/25]

496. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether the Department has plans to classify additional rivers, lakes, and estuaries as 'Heavily Modified Water Bodies' (HMWBs); and if so, the measures that will be taken to restore and support their natural features, habitats, fish, and wildlife.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31850/25]

271. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if his Department will commission a report to investigate the benefits of using oyster farms to tackle water pollution in Dublin Bay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16506/25]