‘Episode of Father Ted wouldn’t compare to Killybegs situation’ – Deputy MacLochlainn

A Donegal Deputy has compared the situation at Killybegs Harbour to an episode of Father Ted.

The port has been subject of much debate over the last week due to a number of vessels turning away over European catch weighing rules.

Yesterday it emerged that one of the vessels travelled to Derry for its catch to be processed – it’s understood that catch was then transported to Killybegs on multiple lorries.

Speaking in the Dail Deputy Padraig Mac Lochlainn says the Government must intervene:

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