The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has welcomed new draft Brexit guidelines specifically citing requirements for fisheries to be included in the Free Trade Agreement.
The draft guidelines state that trade in goods, with the aim of covering all sectors, which should be subject to zero tariffs and no quantitative restrictions with appropriate accompanying rules of origin. In this context, existing reciprocal access to fishing waters and resources should be maintained.
Chief Executive of the KFO, Sean O’Donoghue says the draft text holds good merit in backing from the other EU member states:
Meanwhile, Leas Cheann Comhairle and Donegal Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher says fisheries negotiations must remain central to EU Brexit talks:
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