Swimming ban at popular north Dublin beach due to sewage discharge
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A temporary swimming ban is in place at Dollymount Strand due to sewage discharge from a waste water treatment plant.
The ban was implemented on Tuesday and is expected to last four days. It is scheduled to be lifted tomorrow pending a resampling of the water.
Meanwhile, swimming has been banned for the entire bathing season this year at Sandymount Strand due to poor water quality. Following the bathing alert, Labour MEP for Dublin Aodhán Ó Ríordáin called for a stronger framework to protect Dublin's bay.
He said: 'Dublin Bay is such a fantastic natural resource enjoyed by so many but its neglect by the State has become increasingly pronounced. Particularly during the summer months, so many swimmers enjoy a dip at all hours of the day.
"More and more, warnings and bans are issued following sewage runoff which is just not acceptable. 'A city that can't keep its iconic bay and natural resources clean is clear evidence that protecting the environment is simply not a priority."
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