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Demand for removal of lethal steel structures from River Corrib preventing rescue access

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Demand for removal of lethal steel structures from River Corrib preventing rescue access

Galway Bay FM Newsroom - There's a demand for Inland Fisheries Ireland to immediately remove lethal steel structures from the River Corrib in the city.

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The structures are old, rusted and damaged eel cages and salmon traps at Salmon Weir and further down in an area known as Queen's Gap.

Emergency services have long-called for their removal, as rescuers cannot enter the water at these locations due to the danger.

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Councillor Niall McNelis says they've been looking for this for years and so far nothing has been done.

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Demand for removal of lethal steel structures from River Corrib preventing rescue access

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