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THE recognition of the National Inshore Fishermen’s Association as a producer organisation is welcome news for inshore fishers as it means they have greater capacity to represent the sector with the Department of the Marine and decision-making bodies. ‘Inshore fishers are being hit by the same skyrocketing costs as other food producers, yet they are not getting the same attention,’ the Cork South West TD said. ‘Disgracefully, many of the government support schemes for the fishing industry in recent years have excluded inshore vessels. ‘A well-maintained pier can support several fishers, providing a livelihood for families around West Cork. ‘Our inshore fisheries are more environmentally friendly, they practise the kind of fishing found in coastal and island communities for centuries.