Fishing industry outlines Brexit concerns

Members of the Irish fishing industry have said they had had a positive meeting with the European Commission’s chief Brexit negotiator over their concerns for the sector once Britain leaves the EU.

Michel Barnier met a number of fishing industry leaders during his visit to Ireland yesterday, and Patrick Murphy, chief executive of the Irish South and West Fish Producers Organisation said the meeting was positive.

“Both Mr Barnier and [Foreign Affairs Minister] Simon Coveney are on top of their game,” said Mr Murphy. “Mr Barnier is an ex-minister for fisheries in France, so he has a very good understanding of the sector.