SDLP South Down MP Eddie McGrady speaking in the House of Commons (Tuesday 1st December) warned that fishing quota cuts and restrictions imposed by Europe could cost jobs in Northern Ireland.
Speaking during the annual fisheries debate in Westminster Mr McGrady said it was time the Northern Ireland fishing industry had a robust and representative voice [...]
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CUT IN FISHING QUOTAS WILL COST JOBS
MP calls for Mournes Taskforce
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 [...]
Action Needed to Save Fishing Industry Now
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 [...]
