Limerick City and County Council is currently investigating a possible oil spill on the Abbey River.
Officials from the Planning and Environmental Services section of the local authority were alerted to a leak this morning.
It is currently under investigation.
Due to the warm weather there is a high degree of evaporation of the oil, leading to a strong smell in the area affected.
The relatively strong current along the river and into the Shannon means the oil is dissipating quickly.
Booms and highly absorbent pads are being placed on the water near Lock Quay as a precaution.
Inland Fisheries Ireland have also been contacted.
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