Menu
27/03/2012
Farmer Fined For Pollution Offence
A Co Antrim farmer was fined £750 plus court costs of £24 at Ballymena Magistrates' Court today.
Mr Richard Millar of Drumfin Road, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, was fined for making a polluting discharge to a waterway.
On 15 June 2011, a Water Quality Inspector, acting on behalf of the Northern Ireland Environment Agency inspected an unnamed tributary of the Clogh River at Doury Road, Ballymena and observed a white coloured fungal growth was present on the bed of the waterway. Approximately 1.8 kilometres of waterway was affected by the discharge.
The source of the polluting discharge was traced to a farm owned by Mr Millar.
A sample taken at the time of the incident confirmed that the discharge contained poisonous, noxious or polluting matter which was potentially harmful to fish life in the receiving waterway.
(CD/GK)
Mr Richard Millar of Drumfin Road, Ballymena, Co. Antrim, was fined for making a polluting discharge to a waterway.
On 15 June 2011, a Water Quality Inspector, acting on behalf of the Northern Ireland Environment Agency inspected an unnamed tributary of the Clogh River at Doury Road, Ballymena and observed a white coloured fungal growth was present on the bed of the waterway. Approximately 1.8 kilometres of waterway was affected by the discharge.
The source of the polluting discharge was traced to a farm owned by Mr Millar.
A sample taken at the time of the incident confirmed that the discharge contained poisonous, noxious or polluting matter which was potentially harmful to fish life in the receiving waterway.
(CD/GK)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
14 November 2024
Alliance Warns Of Post Office Closure Impact On Vulnerable
Alliance Communities spokespeople Sian Mulholland MLA and Kellie Armstrong MLA have warned that the closure of local Crown Post Office branches could disproportionately affect the most vulnerable members of society.
Alliance Warns Of Post Office Closure Impact On Vulnerable
Alliance Communities spokespeople Sian Mulholland MLA and Kellie Armstrong MLA have warned that the closure of local Crown Post Office branches could disproportionately affect the most vulnerable members of society.
13 September 2010
Quarry Business Fined For Pollution
A Co Tyrone business has been fined £750 plus £22 court costs at Omagh Magistrates' Court. McGarrity Brothers Ltd, Inishitave Road, Sixmilecross, Co Tyrone, was fined for making a polluting discharge to a waterway.
Quarry Business Fined For Pollution
A Co Tyrone business has been fined £750 plus £22 court costs at Omagh Magistrates' Court. McGarrity Brothers Ltd, Inishitave Road, Sixmilecross, Co Tyrone, was fined for making a polluting discharge to a waterway.
05 March 2012
Farmers Fined For Pollution Offences
A Co Londonderry farmer has pleaded guilty and was fined £400 plus £44 court costs at Coleraine Magistrates’ Court. Hugh Conn, Barmouth Road, Castlerock, was fined for making a polluting discharge to a waterway.
Farmers Fined For Pollution Offences
A Co Londonderry farmer has pleaded guilty and was fined £400 plus £44 court costs at Coleraine Magistrates’ Court. Hugh Conn, Barmouth Road, Castlerock, was fined for making a polluting discharge to a waterway.
20 June 2011
Quarry Fined In Triple Pollution Case
A Co Antrim construction sector business has been fined a total of £3,000 - plus £109 court costs - for making a polluting discharge to a waterway - not once, but three times. The case was heard at Ballymena Magistrates' Court last week and saw W & J Taggart (Quarries) Limited, of Corkey Road, Loughgiel, Ballymena, fined.
Quarry Fined In Triple Pollution Case
A Co Antrim construction sector business has been fined a total of £3,000 - plus £109 court costs - for making a polluting discharge to a waterway - not once, but three times. The case was heard at Ballymena Magistrates' Court last week and saw W & J Taggart (Quarries) Limited, of Corkey Road, Loughgiel, Ballymena, fined.
14 November 2024
Traffic Warning For South Belfast Ahead Of Northern Ireland Match
Road users are advised to plan for potential traffic delays in the south Belfast area on Friday, 15th November due to the UEFA Nations League football match between Northern Ireland and Belarus. The match will take place at Windsor Park, kicking off at 7.45pm, and it is expected that around 18,000 supporters will attend.
Traffic Warning For South Belfast Ahead Of Northern Ireland Match
Road users are advised to plan for potential traffic delays in the south Belfast area on Friday, 15th November due to the UEFA Nations League football match between Northern Ireland and Belarus. The match will take place at Windsor Park, kicking off at 7.45pm, and it is expected that around 18,000 supporters will attend.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:It will be cloudy again throughout the day. Mainly dry in the morning, but patchy drizzle in places, becoming more widespread and persistent in the afternoon. Freshening southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:Cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
