Coalition of environmental groups were joined by a collection of volunteers dressed as hard-to-miss colourful sea creatures
A demonstration to highlight a “lack of progress” on a new Bill to protect Ireland’s marine habitats was held outside Leinster House on Wednesday.
Speakers were critical of the “lack of progress” on the Marine Protected Areas Bill, which is legislation aimed at legally protecting areas of seas and coastline from activities that damage the habitats, wildlife and natural processes that occur there.National children’s hospital: Board tells politicians project is a ‘hostage’ in the €2.
Fair Seas coordinator Dr Donal Griffin said: “We’ve come to the gates of Leinster House today to remind politicians that this legislation is a win-win concept. It offers ecological, economical and societal benefits and can even positively impact climate concerns. The rally also featured speeches and representatives from Coastwatch, Flossie and the Beach Cleaners, author Easkey Britton and a host of people in colourful sea creature costumes.Fair Seas spokesman Jack O’Donovan Trá said strong laws “are crucial to having a lasting and effective impact”.
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