Save Bantry Bay this week called upon local councillors to stop sitting on the fence and take action on salmon farming. This follows unanimous votes by both Galway County Council and Galway City Council regarding the potential negative impact of the proposed salmon farm off Inis Oirr. These motions, passed on March 26th and April 8th, were welcome by Save Bantry Bay, who noted that it is the duty of locally elected representatives to communicate local concerns to those in authority. To date, West Cork County Councillors have refused to take a stand or voice an opinion on the expansion of salmon farming in the area, stating they were not in a position to get involved…
The Southern Star, 12/04/13. Read the full article ‘‘Stop sitting on the fence’ on salmon farming issue‘.
