Fishers question if Eamon Ryan 'is there to protect Russian interests or environment'

(Left to right) Brendan Byrne, CEO of the Irish Fish Processors and Exporters Association (IFPEA), and Patrick Murphy, CEO Irish South and West Fish Producers (ISWFPO) Organisation outside the Russian Embassy in Dublin before their meeting with Russian Ambassador to Ireland, H.E. Yuriy Filatov this morning. Mr Murphy questioned whether Eamon Ryan realises the implications of what he has done. Photo: Sam Boal / RollingNews.ie

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has been accused of undermining attempts to protect the marine environment off the Cork coast in favour of Russian military interests.

Russian warships are making their way towards Ireland, as the Government begins "scenario planning" for economic sanctions being imposed on Moscow.