Environmental groups 'hopeful' marine protection bill will be published within weeks

The Fair Seas coalition has launched a countrywide survey to gauge people's knowledge and understanding of marine life, environment, and biodiversity.

Legislation protecting Irish coastal areas is set to be published in the coming weeks, a coalition of environmental groups has said.

Fair Seas, which is comprised of a range of environmental groups, said following a meeting with Heritage Minister Malcolm Noonan it is now "hopeful" the Marine Protected Areas Bill 2023 will come before the Dáil before the summer break.