Meanings of scallop fishermen in English

The protest by scallop fishermen prevented three ferries from sailing from the port.

All the scallop fishermen were going crazy.

Southeast scallop fishermen have suspended further protest action, following an agreement to work with the Government's facilitator, Padraic White.

Late last week he received a warning from scallop fishermen that such action might be taken in one or more ports.

South-east scallop fishermen have suspended further protest action pending a meeting in Co Wexford today with former IDA chief executive Padraic White.

John Hammond from the Scallop Fishermen's Association of Tasmania said he was shocked by the news.

Scallop fishermen have given the Government until tomorrow to find a solution to their difficulties, under threat of further protests later this week.

Scallop fishermen have suspended the blockade of Rosslare Europort in Wexford until 5pm on Thursday pending the outcome of meetings with local politicians today.

Scallop fishermen in the southeast were considering their response last night to a Government offer that aims to avert the threat of further port blockades.

Scallop fishermen are furious at quota rules which leave them with 55 days' fishing in a 12-month period, writes Lorna Siggins, Marine Correspondent.