Irish Examiner view: Benefits of EU membership have a price

It looks like the prospective deal between the EU and Norway is set to put the burden on Irish fishing communities

Irish fishers were encouraged to apply for the Government’s decommissioning scheme but it appears it was not the panacea that people in the industry expected.  Stock picture: Maurice McDonald/PA

As we commented at the start of December, there’s always a price to be paid somewhere for the largesse which can be received through being an active and contributing member of the European Union. 

And, for now, that burden is falling upon our fishing communities, as can be reflected in this morning’s first part of a special report by the Irish Examiner.