Funding finally announced for Lough Neagh fishing industry
The support was first mentioned back in August 2020.
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A £360,000 Covid support scheme has been announced to support the Lough Neagh fishing industry.
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) have said they will contact any fishermen entitled to the payment, set aside for those affected by market losses due to the pandemic.
In order to qualify for the support, applicants must have at least £5,000 per annum of landings in any year between 2017 and 2019, and must have held a DAERA fishing licence in one or more of the same years.