Fishing industry will take 'a lot of pain upfront' with Brexit - McConalogue

Charlie McConalogue told the Irish Examiner the Brexit trade deal signed off on by the Government on Monday will impact fishermen more than most. File picture: David Creedon / Anzenberger

The fishing industry will take "a lot of pain upfront" as a result of Brexit, but will be supported by the Government, the Agriculture Minister has said.

Charlie McConalogue told the Irish Examiner the Brexit trade deal signed off on by the Government on Monday will impact fishermen more than most, but that the overall deal is the best possible scenario for Ireland.