Brexit and Fisheries: in Northern Ireland discussing with fishermen

The sea fishing sector in Northern Ireland employs over 850 people. In terms of ports, the boats which constitute the sea fishing industry are mainly located in the three County Down fishing villages of Portavogie, Kilkeel and Ardglass. Based on 2015 figures, Ardglass and Kilkeel are within the UK’s top 20 ports for tonnage of fish landed. The Northern Ireland fishing fleet is predominantly focussed on the catching of prawn. The total value of fish landed in Northern Ireland’s three primary fishing ports amounted to £20.8 million in 2015.
The Government’s decision to withdraw from the CFP, the London Fisheries Convention and the EU raises important questions about the future of the fishing industry.
MPs on the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee are holding an inquiry into the impact of Brexit on fisheries. Our team travelled to Northern Ireland to speak directly with fishermen and hear their views.
Learn more about the inquiry: www.parliament.uk/business/co...