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.