Recent port blockades in Dingle and Castletownbere preventing access to fishing trawlers have been condemned by seven of the largest fishing organisations in the country as “unnecessary, alarmist and without any reasonable nor rational foundation”.
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation welcomed the the Scottish Government’s funding package for smaller vessels as a good first step to support the industry.
Grimsby Fish Market has announced that its auction will go into shutdown as of tomorrow, Thursday 26 March, due to the ongoing effects of the corona-virus crisis.
It has been announced today that the seafood sector in Scotland is to receive an initial package of more than £5 million in financial support to assist businesses during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Acting Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, TD, confirmed that he spoke to the EU Commissioner with responsibilities for Fisheries, Virginijus Sinkevicius today.
The National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisation (NFFO) says an announcement is expected within the next 24/48 hours on a package of support that will help self-employed share-fishermen impacted by the coronavirus.