Marine conservationist criticises Irish reaction to planned Russian naval exercise

According to sources there are three Russian naval vessel heading towards the coast of Ireland to take part in military exercises. The three warships are the anti-submarine hunter “Vice-Admiral Kulakov”, the frigate “Admiral Kastanov” and the cruiser “Marshal Ustinov.” Pictured is the Vice-Admiral Kulakov and the Marshal Ustinov.

A leading marine conservationist has criticised the reaction from politicians and fishermen to a proposed Russian naval exercise off the coast of West Cork.

Cork-based sightings officer for the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) Pádraig Whooley, said that plans by West Cork fishermen to “disrupt” the exercise, and warnings from politicians about the environmental dangers, were disingenuous.