A three-year development strategy for the fisheries industry was announced today by Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM). The Bord says it will mean more than four thousand new jobs, with £115m already set aside for investment in the scheme.
Report shows ships in docks.
Slide featuring a statement from the Programme for National Recovery relating to the marine.
BIM press conference.
Graphic detailing BIM targets.
Interview with Paddy Wright, Chairman BIM.
Press conference addressed by Brendan Daly, Minister for the Marine.
Interview with Brendan Daly who is optimistic about the plan.
BIM headquarters.
To camera Orla Guerin on the cost of the plan.
Interview with Joey Murrin, Chief Executive, Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation, on the difficulties facing the industry.
Interview with Frank Doyle, General Secretary, Irish Fishermen's Organisation, who also expresses doubts about the feasibility of the plan.
The reporter is Orla Guerin.
