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Whitmore introduces emergency Bill to protect sprat stocks

Summary by Social Democrats
Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore will introduce a Bill in the Dáil today proposing a moratorium on commercial sprat fishing in Irish waters, citing urgent concerns for marine biodiversity and the lack of regulation around the species. Deputy Whitmore, who is the party’s spokesperson on the marine, said: “Sprat may be small, but it plays a huge role in our marine ecosystem. It’s a key food source for seabirds, marine mammals, and larger fish…
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Social Democrats broke the news in on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
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