It's Possible A Helicopter Will Be Used To Remove Pollutants Aboard The MV Alta Cargo Ship In Ballycotton
The 77-metre long Norweigan built ship washed up on the Ballymacotter coast in East Cork
It happened at the weekend during the aftermath of Storm Dennis.
A risk assessment of the vessel has found that while the ship itself is low on diesel fuel, there are a number of diesel and hydraulic oil barrels on board.
Cork County Council is considering using a helicopter to remove these barrels.
County Engineer Kevin Morey says avoiding sea pollution is their main priority:
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