Fergus Finlay: Dublin Bay is a priceless asset — why allow it become a filthy mess?

Almost nine million cubic metres of untreated sewage and storm waters has been discharged into Dublin Bay over the last four years

SOS Dublin Bay, a volunteer group, used their towels and dry robes to spell out the figure "18,611" on the beach to represent the number of people who signed their petition calling for an end to raw sewage dumping in Dublin Bay. Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

One of the weirdest things that ever happened to me occured on my 66th birthday. I’ve told this story before, but it still sends a shiver up my spine when I remember it. 

As you know, your 66th birthday is the day that every Irish citizen becomes entitled to, among other things, free travel.