Fishermen 'kept in the dark' over EU deal to allow Iceland fish in Irish waters

South and West Fish Producers Organisation chief executive Patrick Murphy said the proposed deal was 'a complete and utter mess'. File picture: Dan Linehan

Fishermen have called for more openness on Iceland's bid to fish in Irish waters amid ongoing talks in Europe. 

Irish South and West Fish Producers Organisation chief executive Patrick Murphy said the industry first heard rumours last June about informal talks taking place about Iceland fishing in EU waters.