Debate contribution: Periwinkle Harvesting
Debate contribution by Miss Michelle McIlveen on .
- MLA
- Miss Michelle McIlveen
- Party at the time
- Democratic Unionist Party
- Date
- 18 May 2026
- Type
- Debate contribution
- Business
- Oral Answers to Questions
- Heading
- Periwinkle Harvesting
- Assembly identifier
- Official Report component 5548387
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The Northern Ireland fishing industry is in crisis and, in its own words, facing a "perfect storm", with rising fuel costs, reduced fishing opportunities, restrictions that have been enforced by the Isle of Man Government and issues with foreign workers' visas. Sadly, many rely on gathering periwinkles, especially during bad weather, to supplement their income. Will the Minister stand up for the fishing industry and take account of the impact that such policies will have on the sector?
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