Tag Archives: Co Kerry
Work stoppage by Sea Fisheries Protection Authority officers to cause disruption
Barring last-minute efforts to resolve issues, the stoppage is expected to cause disruption in designated fishing harbours around the coast. Lack of consultation with staff over the implementation of a new strategy and organisational changes are among the key reasons cited for the industrial action. The union served notice last week of 24-hour work stoppage by all Fórsa members from midnight Wednesday, January 19 to midnight Thursday, January 20. This may be followed by a 48-hour work stoppage by all Fórsa members from midnight Tuesday,,, >click to read< 17:38
Kerry fishermen call for seal cull to protect fish stocks
Inshore fishermen in Dingle, Co Kerry are calling for an immediate cull of the local seal population, claiming the damage to fish stocks and nets is now “unsustainable”. Population numbers of grey seals, and the smaller common seal, have visibly increased in recent years with thousands of grey seals now taking up residence on the Tra Bán on the Great Blasket Island. >click to read< 10:23
