Fishing industry 'in a state of collapse and crisis'

Fishing industry chiefs are warning their industry is 'in a state of collapse and crisis'.

Fishing industry chiefs are warning their industry is "in a state of collapse and crisis" as the latest figures for the value of fish landed by Ireland's fishing fleet has dropped by €38m.

The CSO's Fishing Landings 2023 report also shows landings by foreign vessels in Irish ports fell by 20% last year compared to 2022 while landings by all vessels in Irish ports fell by 8%.