Cork TD criticises 'shocking' Brexit deal as value of fishing rights loss revised
When the Brexit trade deal was announced on Christmas Eve, Mr McConalogue said the fishing rights going to UK fishermen would cost €35m per year. Picture: David Creedon / Anzenberger
A new study of the fishing rights subject to Britain's trade deal with the European Union (EU) published by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has contradicted the Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue.
When the Brexit trade deal was announced on Christmas Eve, Mr McConalogue said the fishing rights going to UK fishermen would cost €35m per year.
