Fishing issues will be top of the agenda during a public debate in Killybegs this Wednesday 22nd May in Killybegs.
Ten Midlands North-West candidates are being asked to share what they will do for the fishing sector if they are elected to the EU Parliament.
The meeting, which is open to all, will be chaired by Greg Hughes of Highland Radio. The event is co-hosted by the Irish Fish Producers Organisation, Killybegs Fisherman’s Organisation and the Irish Fish Processors and Exporters Association.
Candidates will be invited to speak and take questions from the floor.
Those confirmed to attend include sitting MEPs Chris MacManus (SF) and Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan (Ind). Others confirmed include Senator Lisa Chambers, (FF) Dr Brian O’Boyle (PBP); James Reynolds (TNP), Hermann Kelly (IFP), and Independents Peter Casey, Saoirse McHugh, Michelle Smith, and John Waters.
The three fishing organisations will also launch their #Fight4Fishing pre-election campaign. They are asking MEPs to fight for the survival of their industry and for a fair share of EU fishing quotas. They are also encouraging the public to ask MEP canvassers about fishing issues and to use the hashtag Fight 4 Fishing (#Fight4Fishing). Their new help sheet provides fishing statistics, graphics to use on social media, and sample questions to ask candidates on the doorstep. You can check it out at ifpo.ie/fight4fishing
