Fishermen to set up political movement to highlight 'decline of rural Ireland'

Mr Murphy was speaking just days after a flotilla of around 70 fishing vessels steamed into the Port of Cork to highlight issues affecting the industry.

Fishermen are planning to set up their own political movement, saying they are sick and tired of being “ignored” by politicians when raising concerns about the decline of rural Ireland.

There is no name yet for the movement, but organisers are planning to hold a series of public meetings in coastal towns and villages.