Council urged to abolish landing fees for island fishermen in Donegal

Donegal County Council is being urged to abolish landing fees for island fishermen.

Councillor John Shéamais Ó Fearraigh says increasing costs coupled with a decline in the fishing industry is having a serious knock on effect on fishermen.

Donegal County Council has agreed to discuss Harbour Bye-Laws at the next Roads and Transportation SPC.

Councillor Ó Fearraigh says intervention, no matter how small would go a long way in helping the fishing industry survive:

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