By Shane Ó Curraighín and Dyane Connor
The first meeting of a taskforce set up as a result of the loss of one third of Ireland’s fishing quota this year, estimated to cost the fishing industry €105 million, is taking place at Howth Harbour.
Industry groups have warned that the reduction of fishing opportunities following the EU December Fisheries Council could impact 2,300 jobs in coastal communities.
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