A leading west Cork fish supplier and former Fine Gael campaign manager has added his voice to criticism of the short timeline for registering for a postal vote in this general election. “We need to know who is going to be negotiating on the fishing industry’s behalf in critical trade talks with Britain." However, existing postal voters should be on the register, with a deadline of receipt of the vote by the evening of February 7. Fianna Fáíl promises to safeguard Ireland’s interest in future EU-UK discussions and promises to seek EU “Brexit contingency” funding for fishermen. It also promises to introduce an “Oceans Act “ and review the contentious Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act.

Source: Irish Examiner January 31, 2020 16:30 UTC