A difficult year but Irish seafood sector showing resilience

Warning that rural and coastal communities, denuded by the pull of urban Ireland and impact of Brexit and Covid-19, facing crisis

THE country’s €1.1bn seafood sector showed resilience during 2020 in seeking alternative outlets despite severe disruptions to global markets.

But the Government has been warned that rural and coastal communities, denuded by the pull of urban Ireland and the impact of Brexit and Covid-19, are facing a crisis.