Fishermen get extra funding to help combat EU restrictions

DONEGAL trawlermen are to get extra government funding to help them combat tough new EU fishing restrictions.

The commitment for a grant to research alternative conservation measures was given by Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, yesterday when he met representatives of the industry in Dublin.

The money will go towards a scientific study with a view to finding another way of preserving stocks rather than the controversial "days at sea" measure introduced last month.