Menu
05/06/2008
Irish Fishermen To Protest Over Fuel Costs
Fishermen are set to stage a demonstration outside the Dáil in Dublin to protest against the ever increasing fuel prices.
Fishing organisations from ports around the country are also planning to tie up their boats as the diesel price hike may mean the end of the line for some local fishermen.
The Federation of Irish Fishermen (FIF), who organised the protest, said "it is imperative that the Irish government takes a lead in addressing these urgent issues, as the industry cannot survive the current situation otherwise".
FIF Chairman Michael Walsh said: "Fishermen's patience at the current situation is stretched to breaking point. They are demanding a credible and early response from our Government. Only a demonstration of real commitment to the survival of the sector will suffice at this stage. FIF cannot over emphasise the depth of feeling within the industry on this issue."
The protest will take place between 12pm - 3pm today.
(CD/JM)
Fishing organisations from ports around the country are also planning to tie up their boats as the diesel price hike may mean the end of the line for some local fishermen.
The Federation of Irish Fishermen (FIF), who organised the protest, said "it is imperative that the Irish government takes a lead in addressing these urgent issues, as the industry cannot survive the current situation otherwise".
FIF Chairman Michael Walsh said: "Fishermen's patience at the current situation is stretched to breaking point. They are demanding a credible and early response from our Government. Only a demonstration of real commitment to the survival of the sector will suffice at this stage. FIF cannot over emphasise the depth of feeling within the industry on this issue."
The protest will take place between 12pm - 3pm today.
(CD/JM)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
09 June 2008
Fishermen Continue To Protest In Cork Harbour
Fishermen are continuing their protest against the ever increasing fuel prices in Cork Harbour this morning. Boats from Dunmore-East, Kinsale, Kilmore Quay and Castletownbere will be taking part in the demonstration.
Fishermen Continue To Protest In Cork Harbour
Fishermen are continuing their protest against the ever increasing fuel prices in Cork Harbour this morning. Boats from Dunmore-East, Kinsale, Kilmore Quay and Castletownbere will be taking part in the demonstration.
06 November 2007
Pere Charles To Be Salvaged
A second salvage operation to raise a fishing vessel lost off the Irish coast is due to go ahead after an agreement was reached on the plans to salvage the trawler. Experts are trying to recover the Pere Charles, which sank off the Wexford coast earlier this year.
Pere Charles To Be Salvaged
A second salvage operation to raise a fishing vessel lost off the Irish coast is due to go ahead after an agreement was reached on the plans to salvage the trawler. Experts are trying to recover the Pere Charles, which sank off the Wexford coast earlier this year.
20 November 2007
Fuel Costs Crippling Fishing Industry
The Government is being lobbied to follow the French example and move to help Irish fishermen meet escalating fuel costs. The fishermen's federation has highlighted the serious problems members are facing, leaving many boats finding it difficult to even stay at sea. The French government has already taken action to help its fishing industry.
Fuel Costs Crippling Fishing Industry
The Government is being lobbied to follow the French example and move to help Irish fishermen meet escalating fuel costs. The fishermen's federation has highlighted the serious problems members are facing, leaving many boats finding it difficult to even stay at sea. The French government has already taken action to help its fishing industry.
13 November 2008
Fishermen Tackle Catch Reduction
Fishermen have reacted angrily following a European Commission announcement to severely restrict fishing off the Irish northwest coast. Irish fishermen have been stunned by the commission's proposals to impose a ban on all whitefish fisheries off the coast and a reduction on catches of the major species taken by the Irish fleet by up to 25%.
Fishermen Tackle Catch Reduction
Fishermen have reacted angrily following a European Commission announcement to severely restrict fishing off the Irish northwest coast. Irish fishermen have been stunned by the commission's proposals to impose a ban on all whitefish fisheries off the coast and a reduction on catches of the major species taken by the Irish fleet by up to 25%.
16 May 2008
'Large Irish Presence' At Cannes
The focal point for the Irish film industry at the Cannes Film Festival, the Irish Pavilion, has opened again for business this week, with over 200 of the leading lights of the Irish film industry flying out to the festival to promote and sell new Irish cinema.
'Large Irish Presence' At Cannes
The focal point for the Irish film industry at the Cannes Film Festival, the Irish Pavilion, has opened again for business this week, with over 200 of the leading lights of the Irish film industry flying out to the festival to promote and sell new Irish cinema.
-
Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be a mainly dry night with clear periods at first, then becoming cloudy. Light rain may affect North Coast by morning. Freshening northeast winds. Minimum temperature 5 °C.
