Local Work Archives - Page 20 of 34 - Councillor Derek Mitchell

The one person fishing from Greystones Harbour before it closed has been significantly disadvantaged. He should have got facilities 2 years ago when it was reopened after being rebuilt. I have been calling for this but nothing was done. A number of other people have been claiming to be local fishermen but none has a fishing licence (a Certificate of Registry for Sea Fishing Boat) as there is only one in the area. Without one it is illegal to land and sell fish. So they could not have been fishing…

There have been protests by Greystones fishermen complaining there is no place for them in the new harbour. There was only one full time fisherman using the old harbour in the years before it was closed. I have asked that fish landing facilities should be provided for him and expect this can be done. Part time anglers have much better facilities than before. We must avoid the stench that comes from fishing boats in and around Wicklow Port. Greystones harbour is small and because it does not have a river…

Greystones North Pier Opens to Public Following the installation of life saving rings the North Pier, the walkaround the marina and to the North Beach has opened to the public. The photoshows Cllrs. Derek Mitchell and Grainne Mcloughlin  on the pier. ‘This addsan attractive walk around the marina to the town’s facilities and has beenlong awaited’ said Cllr Derek Mitchell. ‘As there is no electricity on thepier for safety lighting it will be closed before dark. During the summer itis open from 9 am to 8 pm‘.