Half of around 140 birds found covered in an oily substance along Ireland's east coast have died
Eight of the seabirds found covered in 'oil' along Ireland's east coast have now been released back to the wild following rehabilitation by wildlife volunteers. Nature Minister Malcolm Noonan, who supported the relief efforts with €50,000 in emergency funding, was on hand to see three of them return to the skies in Wicklow on Tuesday morning.
"I just want to comment on all the volunteers at Kildare Wildlife Rescue, the people who alerted the authorities to the birds that were found - it's a huge voluntary effect that shows the importance, first of all, of trying to support.READ MORE: Ireland's 85 blue flag beaches named for 2024 as three lose status
Kildare Wildlife Rescue and Birdwatch Ireland led efforts to rescue and treat the impacted seabirds but around 70 have died, with 30 having to be put to sleep. They added: "The Environment Agency are actively engaged with the landowner to ensure that appropriate measures are taken to mitigate any potential spillage into the water, particularly in relation to any ongoing work in the area."
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