The devastating effect of over-fishing on the local fishing industry is being highlighted outside the Dail today.
Extinction Rebellion is transforming Kildare Street into a ‘fishing harbour’ complete with body painted mermaids, to highlight Ireland’s poor record in controlling super trawlers and factory fishing in Irish waters.
Fintan Kelly, Policy Officer with BirdWatch Ireland, Speaking to OceanFM news from today’s protest he says ‘factory fishing’ and uncontrolled fishing by super trawlers are negatively impacting on the local fisheries industry
