Securing promised funding is O’ Donoghue’s main objective
The Outgoing CEO of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation, says securing funding promised under the Brexit adjustment fund is his main objective before he departs from the role. Sean O’ Donoughe has announced that he will retire from the position at the end of the year. He has spent…
Killybegs fishermen want to see EU document that allegedly makes allegations against them
The chief executive officer of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation is calling on the European Commission to release a report which allegedly makes a range of damaging allegations against the fishing sector. The contentious report is linked to the introduction of a regulation earlier this year which resulted in fish having…
Donegal fishermen to take part in Dublin protest
Fishing vessels from Donegal and all over the Country will sail up the Liffey this morning to join a large protest in Dublin city. Fishing organisations from across the country say their sector is in crisis and will gather outside the Dáil. Among their complaints is a 15…
Fishermen to protest in Dublin on Wednesday
Fishermen from Donegal will join their counterparts from all over the country when they participate in a major protest in Dublin on Wednesday. Irish fishing vessels, both inshore and offshore, will assemble at the entrance to Dublin Port from early morning. A rally will be held at in Guild Street…
Fishermen need ‘real support’
Fishermen say the Government must put forward real supports, and ‘not just nice words’ to help them through Brexit. Industry representatives met with the Taoiseach and the Ministers for Agriculture and Foriegn Affairs yesterday. It’s after the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation hit out at the trade deal when it…
Huge anger with Fishermen over penalty legislation
There has been widespread anger in the fishing industry to the news that the Taoiseach (who had also been acting minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine before yesterday) Michael Martin has enacted a controversial penalty points legislation without consulting key stakeholders in the industry. The CEO of the…
Creed placing the livelihood of fishermen at risk
The Minister for Agriculture Minister Michael Creed and his officials have been accused of putting the livelihood of fishermen at risk in the North West and endangering the future of the entire fisheries industry. That’s the view of a leading fisheries Spokesman in Donegal. Minister Creed has rejected appeals for…