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Clare Minister Concerned Over Lack Of Youth Entering Fishing Industry

Clare’s Minister of State has sounded the alarm over a lack of young people entering the fishing industry.

It follows a meeting of EU fisheries Ministers held in Cork this week highlighting the issue of generational renewal.

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According to the Department of Agriculture, the Seafood Industry is responsible for 6% of all jobs in Clare’s coastal communities.

Tulla based Minister for Fisheries Timmy Dooley wants to take the lead on tackling the problem.

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