Additional funding for Lough Neagh fishing industry welcomed

Speaking after the Minister confirmed the details of the fund are being finalised in response to his Assembly Question, Patsy McGlone MLA said: “I’m grateful that the Minister has confirmed following my question in the Assembly this afternoon that an additional £250,000 will be made available to support eel and scale-fish fishermen in Lough Neagh. This is an important part of our economy that has experienced decline since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic and we need to provide them with urgent support.

“I am committed to working in partnership with our local fishing industry and with the Minister to deliver the best results for the sector and all those employed in supply chains.”

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