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Perry welcomes plan to protect shellfish waters

In a statement issued on Tuesday this week, Sligo North Leitrim Fine Gael T.D. John Perry has welcomed the plan announced by the Government to protect shellfish waters. In particular, he welcomed the inclusion of Ballysadare Bay, Drumcliffe Bay and Sligo Harbour in the scheme.

Posted on: Tuesday 31 July 2007 12:00 | Read more >>
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Coastal Communities

Dempsey continues to show his disregard for coastal communities - Perry

Posted on: Monday 26 March 2007 12:00 | Read more >>
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revitalising local coastal communities

Perry committed to revitalising local coastal communities

Posted on: Wednesday 7 March 2007 12:00 | Read more >>
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Revitalise connacht coast

Perry gives commitment to Galway that Fine Gael will revitalise coastal communities

Posted on: Friday 2 March 2007 12:00 | Read more >>
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Reverse decision to transfer

Browne must reverse decision to transfer CFB Research Unit to Marine Institute - Perry

Posted on: Tuesday 20 February 2007 12:00 | Read more >>
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Marina for Ballina

Marina in Ballina needed to ensure tourism potential is realised - Perry

Posted on: Wednesday 7 February 2007 12:00 | Read more >>
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Meeting for Ballina Anglers

Perry secures meeting for Ballina Anglers with Marine Minister

Posted on: Thursday 1 February 2007 12:00 | Read more >>
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Mackerel Quotas

Govt delay in issuing Mackerel Quotas is devastating fishermen - Perry

Posted on: Monday 22 January 2007 12:00 | Read more >>
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Fishing communities

Dark week for our fishing communities - Perry

Posted on: Friday 12 January 2007 12:00 | Read more >>
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Missing Pere Charles trawler

Statement by John Perry on missing Pere Charles trawler

Posted on: Thursday 11 January 2007 12:00 | Read more >>
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'Ocean of Opportunity'

'Ocean of Opportunity' - Fine Gael's Blueprint for a Viable and Sustainable Marine Sector

Posted on: Tuesday 12 December 2006 12:00 | Read more >>
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Speech by John Perry TD

Speech at the launch of "Ocean of Opportunity - Fine Gael's Blueprint for a Viable and Sustainable Marine Sector"

Posted on: Tuesday 12 December 2006 12:00 | Read more >>
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Protect Salmon Stocks

Time for real debate on how best to protect Salmon Stocks - Perry

Posted on: Wednesday 1 November 2006 12:00 | Read more >>
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Salmon netting ban

FG unconvinced that compulsory salmon netting ban will work – Perry

Posted on: Wednesday 25 October 2006 12:00 | Read more >>
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Lost at Sea Compensation

Why did 2 constituents of Min Fahey get 74% of "Lost at Sea" Compensation Scheme - Perry

Posted on: Thursday 19 October 2006 12:00 | Read more >>
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Alledged over-fishing

Perry Questions Marine Minister over Gallagher letter to Commissioner Borg

Posted on: Tuesday 30 May 2006 12:00 | Read more >>
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Mackeral Quota Cuts

Dempsey needs to clarify facts of Mackeral Quota Cuts - Perry

Posted on: Thursday 23 February 2006 12:00 | Read more >>
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Fisheries penalty system [SPEECH]

How can a fisheries penalty system which is suitable for the majority of countries in Europe be unsuitable for Ireland? - Perry

Posted on: Wednesday 22 February 2006 12:00 | Read more >>
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Gallagher jumps ship

Gallagher jumps ship as fishing industry enters a critical period - Perry

Posted on: Tuesday 14 February 2006 12:00 | Read more >>
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Sea Fisheries Bill

Sea Fisheries Bill will trawl fishing industry backward - Perry

Posted on: Wednesday 8 February 2006 12:00 | Read more >>
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Sustaining our Salmon Stocks

Speech by Fine Gael Spokesperson on the Marine, John Perry TD, at the launch of Salmon Charter – Sustaining our Salmon Stocks, at the Drowse Tavern, Tullaghan, Co. Leitrim

Posted on: Thursday 19 January 2006 12:00 | Read more >>
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Sea Fisheries Bill

Fine Gael will repeal unfair Sea Fisheries Bill if elected to Government – Perry

Posted on: Friday 18 November 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005 [Speech]

Speech by John Perry TD, Fine Gael Spokesperson on the Marine, during a Dáil debate on the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005 in Dáil Éireann, Thursday 17th November

Posted on: Thursday 17 November 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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Inland Fisheries Review

Inland Fisheries Review will centralise power and sell State Fisheries - Perry

Posted on: Thursday 17 November 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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Reflagging of Irish ships

New laws needed to stamp out reflagging of Irish ships – Perry

Posted on: Wednesday 16 November 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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Weir killing salmon

€48m Kilkenny Weir is still killing salmon - Perry

Posted on: Tuesday 25 October 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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Save Irish salmon

Gallagher must listen to 4,000 people protesting against Government salmon policy - Perry

Posted on: Monday 24 October 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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End of Irish Seafaring

End of Irish Seafaring: Huge strategic loss and Govt must take the blame - Perry

Posted on: Thursday 29 September 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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Land loophole must be examined

Marine Department’s role in State land loophole must be examined

Posted on: Wednesday 21 September 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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Fisherman Wages

60% of Drift-Net Salmon Fishermen Earn Less than € 1000 A Year, Buy-Out and Set Aside Needed - Perry

Posted on: Wednesday 14 September 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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Risk from land speculators

Port body warned State over risk to properties

Posted on: Wednesday 27 July 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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Whitefish decommissioning scheme

Perry says details must be examined on whitefish decommissioning scheme

Posted on: Tuesday 19 July 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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funding for Dunmoran Strand

Perry calls for funding for works at Dunmoran Strand

Posted on: Wednesday 25 May 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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Fisherman VAT relief

Unregistered Fishermen Deserve VAT Relief on Safety Equipment – Perry

Posted on: Friday 8 April 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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Ministerial Snub of Fishermen

Mismanagement and miscalculation has cost Scallop Industry

Posted on: Tuesday 8 March 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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European Fisheries Fund Allocation

Ireland Must Fight Its Corner in European Fisheries Fund Allocation- Perry

Posted on: Thursday 24 February 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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O'Drea and Irish Fishermen

2005-02-03O’Dea Should Get His Facts Right and Apologise - Perry

Posted on: Tuesday 8 February 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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Fish farming rise

Fish farming replacing the catching sector 11-01-2005

Posted on: Tuesday 4 January 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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Refuse to ban salmon angling

Don’t destroy our angling industry- Perry

Posted on: Tuesday 4 January 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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Maritime trade route

Govt must safeguard Ireland's future as maritime trade route to Europe and US -Fine Gael Spokesperson on Marine John Perry TD.

Posted on: Tuesday 4 January 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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Penalties Need to Be Standardised

Fisheries Penalties Need to Be Standardised- Perry

Posted on: Tuesday 4 January 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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Irish Fisheries Penalties 10 Times Higher than EU

Irish Fisheries Penalties 10 Times Higher than EU

Posted on: Tuesday 4 January 2005 12:00 | Read more >>
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Mackerel fishing industry annihilated - Perry

Mackerel fishing industry annihilated - Perry

Posted on: Wednesday 22 December 2004 12:00 | Read more >>
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Provide Lifeboys

Fine Gael Spokesperson for the Marine, John Perry calls on the ministers to provide lifeboys in Sligo

Posted on: Monday 13 December 2004 12:00 | Read more >>
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Cummeen drainage and sewage plant

Perry Calls on Sligo County Council to Lodge Necessary Documentations on Cummeen drainage and sewage plant in Strandhill Co Sligo

Posted on: Monday 13 December 2004 12:00 | Read more >>
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Sligo harbour raised by Perry

Sligo harbour raised by Perry

Posted on: Monday 13 December 2004 12:00 | Read more >>
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calls for update on Marina

Perry calls for update on Marina at Rosses Point, Co. Sligo

Posted on: Monday 13 December 2004 12:00 | Read more >>
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Marine Tourism

No money allocated for Marine Tourism at all - Perry (18-11-2004)

Posted on: Thursday 25 November 2004 12:00 | Read more >>
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Marina in Rosses Point

Funding for the Marina in Rosses Point, County Sligo

Posted on: Friday 25 June 2004 12:00 | Read more >>
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