We have to put humans before EU regulations

The Seine is a 776 kilometre river which rises in North Eastern France and flows through Paris into the English Channel at Le Havre and is constantly dredged and kept clear for water activities.

Fri, 18 Dec, 2015 - 00:00

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Why can we not do the same to our rivers?

The British were the last people to dredge the River Shannon when they were in this country.

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Courts Columnists Place: Seine Place: north eastern France Place: Paris Place: English Channel Place: Le Havre Place: River Shannon Place: Bandon Place: Skibbereen Place: England Place: Cahermore Place: Castletownbere Co Place: Cork Person: David Cameron Person: Michael O’Sullivan Organisation: EU

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