A fisherman’s co-operative in Connemara wants to increase oyster and scallop production in two bays near Carna. The co-op needs an aquaculture licence which has been delayed due to title and charter rights dating back to the 17th century.

Report shows the bay at Carna.

Interview with Pádraig Ó Haolain, Údarás na Gaeltachta, who outlines the potential for oyster and scallop fishing.

Údarás na Gaeltachta offices..

Oysters being parcelled in nets.

Interview with Mark Norman, Co-Op Manager, on the huge market for oysters.

The reporter is Andrew Kelly.

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