Fishing industry representatives to meet European Parliament members over Killybegs debacle

A meeting has been arranged between fishing industry representatives and members of the European Parliament over ongoing issues at Killybegs.

Representatives of the industry are to travel to Brussels in a bid to seek clarity on controversial weighing systems in Killybegs, post-Brexit burden sharing and the upcoming review of the Common Fisheries Policy.

Midlands-North-West MEP Colm Markey is facilitating the event which is getting underway today and tomorrow.

Mr Markey says he understands the frustration and anger being felt by fishermen in Killybegs in recent weeks and a solution must be found:

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