Documentary looks at impact of super trawlers in Irish fishing waters

Right now the second largest super trawler in the world is fishing off the Irish coast. It drags a net bigger than a football field and can process over 250 tonnes of fish a day.

Conversationists and fishermen say huge damage is being done to fish stocks and sea life including dolphins by such activity and suggest the Minister responsible for the Marine and Fisheries is trying to sidestep his responsibilities by blaming EU Fisheries policy.

As a result campaign groups such as Uplift are calling for permanent inspectors on board super trawlers in Irish waters.