FISHERMENS' PROTEST MOVES FROM DAIL TO EYRE SQUARE

Date Published: 05-Jun-2008

Fishermen will take their protest against rising fuel prices and the price of fish, from the Dail in Dublin to Eyre Square in Galway.Fishermen from around the country, including a large number from Galway protested outside the Dail earlier today.Tomorrow they will stage a demonstration in Eyre Square where fish will be handed out at cost price from 12 mid day.One of those taking part will be Sean Griffin, Manager of the Galway and Aran Fisheries Co-op, who says his fuel costs have risen 63% since last year but that the price of fish has not changed. Mr Griffin says his boats at Rossaveal wont be able to continue if fuel prices continue to rise and is looking to bring this to the public's attention in Eyre Square tomorrow.