Livelihoods of Irish fishermen under threat from Brexit

Minister Dara Calleary says the situation for Irish fishermen could be stark if no Brexit deal on trade is agreed.

 Irish fishermen are facing a “deadly serious threat” to their livelihoods if a Brexit deal on trade cannot be reached this year, new Agriculture Minister Dara Calleary has said.

A map of the potential loss of fishing areas to fishermen, currently shared with the UK should a no-deal scenario emerge, shows the scale of the threat.