“Another sell-out by this government…we lie down to the big moguls in Europe, and to Hell with the Irish”: Mattie McGrath TD on fishermen being paid to destroy their boats. #gript
“This is yet another instance where the livelihoods of Irish fishermen have been sacrificed on the altar of political expediency”
“A very difficult decision.”
“Inexcusable”
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,”
Given away
“We are also calling on Minister McConalogue to staunchly defend the interests of our fishers at the annual fishery Council talks which begin tomorrow”
This time to Norway
“The Irish fishing industry has reached breaking point.”
Fisherman Patrick Murphy tells The Fishing Daily podcast that new regulations could be huge fines of up to €15,000 for skippers who hire others fishers to cover for them. #gript
Take them back?