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EU fund to help Galway fishermen comply with common fisheries policy
Galway bay fm newsroom -North West MEP Jim Higgins says new rules approved by the European Parliament this week will help fishermen comply with new Common Fisheries Policy requirements.
MEPs approved a six point five billion euro aid package that will help fishermen to comply with the discard ban.
The funding can go towards buying more selective fishing gear and to improve safety and working conditions, along with data collection and port infrastructure.