Govt approves proposed ban on drift-netting for salmon

The Government has approved proposals for a ban on drift-netting and angling for salmon in an effort to reverse declining stocks of the species in Irish rivers.

Govt approves proposed ban on drift-netting for salmon

The Government has approved proposals for a ban on drift-netting and angling for salmon in an effort to reverse declining stocks of the species in Irish rivers.

The decision was taken by the cabinet at a meeting this morning.

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