Birdwatch Ireland criticises 'piecemeal approach' to avian flu deaths 

The grim sight on Warren Beach, Rosscarebry, West Cork, last week. Picture: Andy Gibson.

Birdwatch Ireland has received "hundreds of reports" of birds being found dead from avian flu but has warned the Government has no coordinated response in place to collect any of the carcasses to prevent the spread of the disease.

Niall Hatch, the NGO's head of communications, says the reports they are receiving involve thousands of birds which are washing up on the coast, particularly in the last couple of weeks