'As an island nation, there is no excuse': Call for people to eat more fish

Irish South and West Fish Producers Organisation CEO Patrick Murphy said: 'Fish is not being promoted properly in this country. Picture: Larry Cummins

The Government is being urged to do more the promote the health benefits of eating fish, particularly as a means to help combat depression.

The call comes from a leading psychiatrist, with fishing representatives and TDs also saying that the benefits of this "superfood" as a "national resource" are not being fully utilised.