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THE Federation of Irish Fishermen (FIF) has intensified its demands for Irish government and EU action in relation to the fuel crisis facing European fishermen.
FIF has developed specific proposals including immediate temporary short-term tie-up aid which requires EU and government approval
The entire fleet will be in port from early tomorrow to protest fuel prices and stagnant producer prices for fish.
FIF will also mount a protest at the Dail tomorrow. "Significant further actions" are planned for subsequent days.
The Irish protests mirror those ongoing in other EU countries. The Irish industry says it is is working with "our EU colleagues" as well as at a national level.
FIF says it is "imperative" that the Irish government takes a lead in addressing these urgent issues, as the industry cannot survive the current situation otherwise.
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