Boost For Clare Fishermen With Increase In Mackerel Quota
Clare's seafood industry is expected to benefit f…
March 31, 20263m 40s
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Clare's seafood industry is expected to benefit from a quota increase for one of its most abundant fishing stocks. It comes as the EU has agreed to boost Ireland's total allowable catch for mackerel by 8,000 tonnes. The Seafood Ireland Alliance has welcomed the €32m deal, but says it doesn't resolve long-standing quota imbalances. Tulla-based Minister for Fisheries Timmy Dooley who led Ireland's negotiations says there's plenty more work to do.