MP calls for Mournes Taskforce
In this time of economic downturn and increasing financial pressures on farmers the MP for South Down has called for a Taskforce to look at the current and future needs of the farming and landowning community who work and live within the unique environment of the Mournes.
 
The MP said;
 
The Mournes [...]

Brussels Cuts and Economic Downturn
Action Needed to Save Fishing Industry Now
Years of fishing quota cuts and cuts in days a sea for our fishing fleet, has left our fishing industry weakened and unable to sustain any further pressures. The recent decline in the price of fish has consequently left many fishermen and boat owners financially [...]