Advertisement

"Britain hold all the cards on fisheries & it's their biggest Brexit bargaining chip."

The Donegal fishing town of Killybegs is seriously worried about Brexit since the UK own vast amo...

Share this article

09.51 5 Apr 2019


"Britain hold all the cards on fisheries & it's their biggest Brexit bargaining chip."


Listen to this episode


Share this article

09.51 5 Apr 2019


The Donegal fishing town of Killybegs is seriously worried about Brexit since the UK own vast amounts of fishing territories in the British Isles. Irish fishing boats landed €91 million worth of fish last year or 130,000 tonnes. Killybegs has a reliance on mackerel which makes up to 60% of their catch which they sell to Japan. They catch them in UK waters, up near the Shetland Islands.
After we move on from the Backstop, Fisheries will be the next big fight, since Britain have some of the best most plentiful fishing areas. In this Brexit Exclusive Henry McKean visited Killybegs County Donegal and sent us this report.

Read more about

Brexit Fisheries Fishing Henry McKean Killybegs Newstalk

Related Episodes

Out & About at Explorium

00:08:30

Out & About at Explorium

Down To Business

00:08:30


Bobby's Business Roundup with...

00:26:26

Bobby's Business Roundup with Ronan Reid & Caroline Reidy

Down To Business

00:26:26


In conversation with Olympic d...

00:12:13

In conversation with Olympic diver, Oliver Dingley

The Anton Savage Show

00:12:13


Ask the Expert: Finance

00:11:48

Ask the Expert: Finance

The Anton Savage Show

00:11:48