Person: FISHERMEN

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EU plan to cut some fish quotas ‘perverse’

FISHERMEN have criticised as “perverse” plans to reduce the amount of some fish they can catch next year, under European Commission proposals that would shut the cod fisheries in the Irish Sea.

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Change in attitudes as fishing quotas welcomed

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Fishermen plead for voter solidarity

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Section of white fish industry ‘will be wiped out’

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Fisheries watchdog is ‘undermining industry’

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Creed: Fishermen could be key help

Fishermen welcome revised strategy

FISHERMEN yesterday gave a guarded welcome to a new 597million Government strategy for the seafood industry.

Mon, 29 Jan, 2007

Further cuts expected as fishermen continue to ignore quotas

FISHERMEN are still raiding the seas and taking 40% more fish than they are allowed to catch each year in some regions, allegedly putting the survival of several species in doubt.

Wed, 06 Dec, 2006

Fishermen could not save drowning friend

FISHERMEN in Waterford last night told of their desperate attempts to save the life of their friend after he slipped and fell from their boat late on Wednesday night.

Fri, 03 Nov, 2006

Fishermen gather to protest increases in penalties

FISHERMEN protesting against new EU rules are to converge in Waterford this morning in a massive show of dissatisfaction.

Fri, 03 Feb, 2006

Fishermen in court bid to block quay eviction

FISHERMEN opposed to the sale and development of a key stretch of quay in Waterford are today seeking a High Court injunction to prevent their eviction from the site.

Mon, 09 May, 2005