Call to end drift netting for salmon

SALMON stocks in Irish rivers, particularly the south and east, could run out unless the Government cleans up our waterways and restricts drift netting, the Green Party said yesterday.

"Poor inland management of rivers, pollution of our waters and the continuation of drift netting at sea have all contributed over the years to the decline of salmon stock which now stands at an all-time low," said party councillor and European election candidate, Mary White.

"Remedial measures need to be taken immediately to cease drift netting for salmon and to support international best practice for their protection.