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Fisherman say No to Lisbon, Cork Harbour

category national | politics / elections | news report author Monday June 09, 2008 15:05author by Stuart

A continuing protest from Cork Harbour to Docklands

In a continuing protest in Cork Harbour, starting at 6am off Roches Point and meeting in Cork Docklands during the day, fisherman protest against the Lisbon Treaty, ever diminishing quotas, ministerial inaction and the dumping of cheap imported fish on the Irish market.
Vote No to Lisbon
Vote No to Lisbon

Large numbers of fishing vessels gathered in Cork Harbour this morning, bringing their protest right into the Docklands of Cork City during the morning for a lunchtime meeting and to distribute fresh fish at St Patrick's Bridge. Many fishermen expect to continue the protest into tomorrow.

Wake up Cowen!
Wake up Cowen!

Tie the MInister, Not the Boats
Tie the MInister, Not the Boats

Albert Quay
Albert Quay

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