Construction group SIAC has begun a clean-up operation at Dublin's Forty Foot and Sandycove Beach after a plastics spillage began washing up on shore.
Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council says it's council crews have been assisting since yesterday afternoon in a bid to expedite the operation.
The Mayor of Dun Laoghaire is calling for accountability saying the polluter must pay.
SIAC/Mantovani Group which has been contracted to redevelop the Dun Laoghaire Baths - began a major clean-up operation yesterday after complaints about a plastics pollution incident at the popular bathing spot.
The operation is continuing today and for the rest of the weekend assisted by council crews.
Plastic strips washing up along the coast are used during the process of setting cement and a temporary halt has been placed on concrete pouring works.
The council says its aware of the potential impact of the spill and it's demanded a full investigation.
The Mayor of Dun Laoghaire, Councillor Ossian Smyth says he's outraged and is demanding accountability.
