Ireland to fight for fishing industry in upcoming EU budget, marine minister says

Meeting of EU fisheries ministers in Cork told Irish fishing industry in crisis, with current quotas making it difficult for the sector to survive

An informal of EU fisheries ministers is taking place at Cork City Hall. Picture: Noel Sweeney

Ireland will fight for fisheries in the upcoming EU budget, the marine minister has said.

Martin Heyden was speaking at the informal meeting of EU fisheries ministers, which took place in Cork City Hall under a heavy Garda presence.