Sea swimmers have been urged to participate in an online survey to help inform Dublin’s bathing water policy during the winter months. 

The Bathing Water Expert Group wants to find out more information about where, when and why people are swimming outside the traditional summer season. 

Joining me on the line is Green Party Cllr Donna Cooney and Dollymount Dames Sea Swimming group member Jen Costelloe. Donna I'll start with you, why is this survey necessary? 

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