A Donegal TD has reacted angrily to the passing of the Government’s Sea Fisheries Bill.
The bill implements a penalty points system for the masters of sea fishing boats.
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Fisheries and the Marine, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD, claims that the legislation discriminates against Irish fishermen and treats them as “second class” citizens.
He says the legislation sets a threshold of conviction for fishermen of ‘on the balance of probabilities’.
Deputy Mac Lochlainn says it’s time for Minister with the responsibility for the Marine, Charlie McConalogue to show leadership and address the issue.
