Fishermen in the south and west of Ireland have been advised to cease fishing this weekend following what has been described as a 'complete collapse of the market' here and in Europe The Irish South and West Fish Producers Organisation said it would be irresponsible to keep landing fish if it is only going to be discarded.
They are calling on the Government for a financial package to keep the industry afloat and supply lines open. The organisation based in one of the country's main fishing ports has 60 vessels employing almost 500 fishermen.
Chief Executive Patrick Murphy said a specific financial package needs to be put in place for the fishing industry otherwise there will be utter devastation.