Council fishing ban is senseless
Having perused the proposed bye-laws it would be easy for the reader to think they were inspecting a document in a country run by martial law, and not a democratic state, or has April 1 passed me by somehow?
The County Council state that this move is in the "interest of the common good of the local community."
I would ask the council what dangers, environmental or otherwise, they see in this tranquil sport? In my extensive experience in this field, I can say that very little has changed over the centuries in either fishing tackles, or fishing methods, so I am interested to hear what has actually changed to warrant this seemingly ridiculous move.
The areas which are designated for the ban - almost all of the coastline from Booterstown to Bray - include some of the most popular fishing areas on the east coast, drawing a huge number of tourists each year, not to mention family outings, and the hundreds of otherwise bored teenagers who have something peaceful and constructive to do in an era where, lets face it, there are many more unsavoury activities available.
Do the council really want to take that away from them?
I would implore any sane minded readers to get out their pens and papers again and remind the council that this on going nonsense must stop.
Letters on the matter will be accepted by the council no later than tomorrow, September 28, and can be addressed to The Senior Executive Officer, Culture, Community Dev and Amenities Dept.
MONICA FARRELL
CABINTEELY AVE, DUBLIN 18.
