Fishing Industry

Gerard McCourt told UTV he is now seeking other avenues of income due to pollution, a silt blockade in the River Blackwater and other costs.

Last month, the island's fishermen refused to land their catch at Braye Harbour over concerns that their boats would not fit in the new space.

Plans, to make the water around Holy island a Highly Protected Marine Area, were scrapped after issues were raised of "high costs" to local fishers.