There is growing concern in the west of Ireland that the region stands to lose another £3m in tourism revenue next year if the rod licence controversy is not resolved soon.
Report shows road into Oughterard, County Galway, with ‘No Rod Licence’ notices.
Oughterard Village.
Fishermen opposed to the licence demonstrating at the gate of Ashford Castle during a Council of Europe conference.
Interview with Michael Ryan, speaking on behalf of the protesters.
Interview with Pádraig Flynn, Minister for the Environment, who describes the protest as national sabotage.
Tourism brochures.
Protesters’ picketing.
Interview with Charles Sinnott representative from the tourism industry.
To camera Jim Fahy on the growing concern that the protest will continue next year.
Interview with Margaret Donnellan, proprietor of the Boat Inn, who is angry at the lack of government action.
The Boat Inn in Oughterard.
Angling on Lough Corrib.
Banner advertising public meeting.
Interview with Charles Sinnott on the need for a resolution to the problem.
Interview with Margaret Donnellan on the government's mishandling of the situation.
The reporter is Jim Fahy.
