Fishing fleet set to protest over planned law

THOUSANDS of fishers and onshore industry workers will stage a peaceful protest today against planned new legislation to extend criminal sanctions for fishing offences.

Almost every available large trawler in the fleet, along with some Norwegian-based Irish boats, will participate in a demonstration at key ports.

An armada of 250 vessels will sail into Dublin, Waterford, Cork and Galway.

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