Questions asked over Taoiseach’s approach to Killybegs controversy
Questions are being asked over the Taoiseach’s approach to the situation at Killybegs harbour. The fish weighing debacle has been rumbling on for several weeks now and relates to a number of vessels going to Derry to land their catch becasue of controversial rules at Killybegs. However, a…
Dail hears further calls for action on Killybegs fish weighing debacle
The Dail has heard further calls for action on the Killybegs fish weighing debacle. The latest developments centre on the suspension of in-factory weighing permits imposed by the SFPA. It was due to the vessels landing their catch in Derry instead of Killybegs – it’s claimed that the…
Frustration growing over Killybegs fish weighing issue
Frustration is said to be growing in south Donegal over the Killybegs fish weighing issue. A recent Fine Gael Donegal District AGM meeting has heard that the debacle is having a negative effect on many people living in the community who rely on the work created as a result…
Killybegs fish weighing controversary leads to threats of blocking Dublin Port
A Donegal fisherman is warning that Dublin Port may have to be blocked over the ongoing fish weighing controversy at Killybegs. ‘The Lauren’ is yet another vessel caught up in the debacle – its catch ended up being sent to a fishmeal factory on Friday, resulting in a…
Anger grows over fishing regulations in Killybegs
The Irish Fish Processors and Exporters Association has confirmed that another fishing vessel was unable to land a cargo of Blue White Premium at the pier in Killybegs over the weekend. The crew of the locally owned vessel were left with no choice other than to declare the cargo…
Killybegs fish weighing dispute having severe economic consequences for region
The row over the weighing of fish in Killybegs is adversely affecting the economy of south Donegal, with 239 households directly impacted as well as up to 300 workers and 1,773 work days lost for seasonal workers. The affect of the dispute is revealed in a survey carried out by…
Fishing group claim lack of leadership by government is causing Killybegs crisis
It’s emerged that another fishing boat has been prevented landing at Killybegs over the weekend. The Irish Fish Processors and Exporters Association say a Norwegian vessel had to relocate from the harbour in Killybegs to Derry. The cargo that was onboard the boat is being transported this by road…