“The turnout is absolutely massive.”
Fishing quota cuts
A staggering 57,000 tonnes cut from quota
Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Charlie McConalogue defends increasing the total fisheries budget by €7m to a new total of €177m in #Budget2025, arguing that “it’s a very significant investment”. Question by Ben Scallan. Question by Ben Scallan.
Aontú EU candidate
Betrayed
“This is yet another instance where the livelihoods of Irish fishermen have been sacrificed on the altar of political expediency”
“Fishermen are voting with their feet”
“A very difficult decision.”
Eamon Ryan, has hinted that there will be no extension to the reduced rate as Government seeks to wind down a number of cost of living supports
Irish fishermen are seriously concerned that a plan for seven offshore windfarms may scare fish away from their spawning areas, negatively impacting their business. The concerns arose just before Christmas after Climate Minister Eamon Ryan approved seven offshore windfarms, calling the move a “significant milestone on the pathway to decarbonising energy supply.” The Minister said […]
“Nothing less than a dedicated minister for fisheries will do at this crucial point,”