The Seafood Ireland Alliance (SIA) is urging Government to consider support measures as fuel prices surge..
“Fuel is the single largest operational cost for many vessels,” said Irish Fish Producers Organisation chief executive Aodh O’Donnell. “Escalating fuel costs are placing severe pressure on Ireland’s fishing fleet and coastal economies at a critical time.”
He noted that although fishing has a relatively low carbon footprint, vessels remain dependent on fuel to operate.
“When prices escalate to current levels and supply is reduced, the viability of many vessels is threatened,” O’Donnell said. “For some operators, the economics of putting to sea are becoming increasingly difficult.”
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