A Donegal TD has claimed that Ireland's inshore fishermen and women have no alternative but to seek supports from government.

There have been calls locally for a dedicated support package for the sector.

It was previously revealed that only one full-time inshore fisherman remains in Killybegs due to the rising cost of operations.

Speaking in the Dail yesterday, Deputy MacLochlainn said inshore fishermen want to fish instead of asking for supports:

A Donegal TD has claimed that Ireland's inshore fishermen and women have no alternative but to seek supports from government.
There have been calls locally for a dedicated support package for the sector.
It was previously revealed that only one full-time inshore fisherman remains in Killybegs due to the rising cost of operations.
Speaking in the Dail yesterday, Deputy MacLochlainn said inshore fishermen want to fish instead of asking for supports:

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