Eamon Scanlon TD spoke in the Dáil: Proposal for Inshore Fisheries Income Stabilisation and Climate Compensation Scheme: National Inshore Fishermans Association (Resumed)

Eamon Scanlon TD of Fianna Fáil, who represents the Sligo‑Leitrim constituency, took part in a Dáil debate on the “Proposal for Inshore Fisheries Income Stabilisation and Climate Compensation Scheme: National Inshore Fishermen’s Association (Resumed)”. The discussion focused on measures to support fishermen operating along Ireland’s coast by stabilising their income and providing compensation linked to climate‑related impacts. Scanlon, who has long advocated for the interests of coastal communities in County Sligo, highlighted the importance of a scheme that would help local fishers adapt to changing conditions while maintaining sustainable livelihoods.

The proposal was brought back into parliamentary consideration after being tabled by the National Inshore Fishermen’s Association, which represents those working on small‑scale vessels within 12 miles of shore. Scanlon’s contribution underscored the need for a balanced approach that recognises both economic and environmental pressures facing inshore fisheries.

In addition to his parliamentary remarks, Scanlon appeared on “The Friday Panel” with John Perry on Ocean FM, where the discussion was broadcast live from Ballymote, a town in County Sligo. The panel offered a local perspective on how the proposed scheme could affect communities along the west coast.

For further details, see the Oireachtas record of the debate and the Ocean FM coverage.

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