Fears Brexit will cause 1,200 job losses in Irish mackerel sector

There are fears Ireland’s mackerel sector could lose more than 1,200 jobs by 2030 due to Brexit. Picture: Dan Linehan

Ireland’s mackerel sector will lose more than 1,200 jobs by 2030 because of Brexit, according to fishing industry representatives.

The economic cost to the industry in lost revenue and impact on the local economy is also estimated to be more than €800m.