EU support sought as mussel producers cease fishing to protect consumers

A compensation scheme, under European Union maritime funding rules, to assist mussel producers in west Cork and Kerry has been sought in the Dail.
EU support sought as mussel producers cease fishing to protect consumers

Cork South West Fine Gael TD, Noel Harrington, said these producers, in order to protect consumer safety and guarantee the highest standards and image abroad for Irish seafood, had halted harvesting for most of the winter because of biotoxins in the water.

Mr Harrington asked Agriculture, Food and Marine Minister, Simon Coveney, if he would recognise the call by the Irish Farmers’ Association to immediately support the many family businesses facing closure.

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