A Kerry Fianna Fáil councillor is calling on the Government to stand with the fishing industry.
This comes after an EU deal which has resulted in a reduced fishing quota for Ireland.
Seafood Ireland Alliance, a fishing industry coalition, says the quota will decrease by approximately 57 thousand tonnes.
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The alliance claims it's facing a quota reduction of nearly €100 million and that more than 2,000 jobs are at risk.
Dingle-based councillor Brendán Fitzgerald says protections need to be put in place to protect the Irish fishing industry:
