Ireland's fishing crisis: ‘Another nail in the coffin of Ireland’s indigenous fishing industry’

Ireland's fishing crisis: ‘Another nail in the coffin of Ireland’s indigenous fishing industry’

Source: irishexaminer

1/7/2023

Ireland's fishing crisis: ‘Another nail in the coffin of Ireland’s indigenous fishing industry’

Credit: Neil Michael

That Norway wants more access to Ireland’s fish than it already has is something that has probably passed most people by.

So too the fact that this became a red-line issue for the Irish fishing industry.

At stake is the future of thousands of jobs in fishing villages and towns across the country. Also at stake is ultimately the chance of the average punter getting fresh Irish fish with their chips.

Why?

Because if the Norwegians succeed in their bid, it will cement a perception in the industry that Ireland cannot protect its own waters at EU level and the current exodus from the industry will, according to industry chiefs, continue as a consequence.

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