Only 20 fishing boat owners accept State's decommissioning offer

Only 20 fishing boat owners accept State's decommissioning offer

Bord Iascaigh Mhara said 57 letters of offer have been issued, with total funding of €75m, and 'to date 20 owners have accepted'. Picture: Larry Cummins

The owners of just 20 fishing boats have so far accepted State offers for decommissioning, according to the agency administering the €75m scheme.

Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) has confirmed the low uptake in a statement issued to mark the opening of today’s Skipper’s Expo trade show, which it sponsors.

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