'A decision will be made at the end of July'

The semi-state body is advising farmers to follow its six-point SILAGE plan.

Both companies pleaded guilty to the charges and were fined €500 each.

'Aquatic species including ray fish, lamprey, stone loach and invertebrates also died'

'It seems to me that we have lost our sense of outrage at stuff like this happening'

'There is not a doubt but this was caused by some sort of spill that entered the river and had a massive impact on the fish'

IFI says it is not in a position to comment on the cause of the fish kill as investigations are ongoing.

'Slurry should not be spread within 5m of water courses'