FRANK FAHEY CLAIMS MORE FALSE ALLEGATIONS MADE OVER LOST AT SEA SCHEME

Date Published: 05-Feb-2010

Galway West Deputy Frank Fahey is claiming more false allegations have been made against him regarding his role in the controversial Lost at Sea scheme.

During a highly charged Dail debate yesterday the Galway TD and former minister defended his handling of the scheme for commercial fishermen.

Under the scheme, owners of fishing boats lost at sea could apply to the Government to replace lost tonnage.

No funds were provided under the scheme, just tonnage, which the applicant could not sell on.