# fishy business

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UK gives 23 more post-Brexit permits to French fishermen

The licences were agreed Friday night after officials met European Union counterparts.

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Dec 11th 2021, 7:05 PM

Irish fishermen to reduce mackerel quota by 20% next year

Mackerel quotas for Irish fishermen next year will be just over 55,000 tonnes.

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Nov 29th 2018, 10:15 PM

'I am not a fish-thrower': Rees-Mogg denies involvement in fish-throwing Brexit protest

The planned protest would reportedly see 60 MPs throw fish into the River Thames in front of Westminster.

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Mar 20th 2018, 2:20 PM

Migrant fishermen working on Irish boats suffer exploitation and 'get average pay of €2.82'

One in four fishermen have experienced verbal or physical abuse, according to a new report.

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Dec 11th 2017, 7:53 AM

'The system is a joke': A quarter of Irish fishing vessels caught with illegal workers

A scheme was brought in last year to protect foreign staff – but there are claims that exploitation is still rife.

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Apr 9th 2017, 5:40 PM

What it takes to become Ireland's best young fishmonger...

The Young Fishmonger of the Year award is now in its fourth year and eight professionals from across the country are on the shortlist.

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Aug 28th 2016, 8:30 PM

This futuristic seaside resort has been inspired by plankton

The hotel in Korea has been designed for the 2016 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.

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Apr 23rd 2015, 4:36 PM

Slippery bandit: Man stands accused of stealing €2,000 worth of seafood

The 40-year-old man from Tallaght was also accused of stealing €6,000 worth of boat engines.

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Oct 2nd 2014, 1:14 PM

This great white shark is heading for Ireland

Lydia has been making her way across the Atlantic over the past 12 months.

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Mar 9th 2014, 4:20 PM