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Irish Fishing Industry Unites in Call for Fair Deal
As EU-Norway fisheries talks enter a fifth round, the Irish fishing industry has united to call for a fair deal for Ireland. Aodh O Donnell, chief executive of the Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO) says fishing industry representatives have worked closely...
Norway Holding EU Quota Fishing Deals to Ransom
Irish fishing representatives have accused Norway of stalling EU quota talks, because they failed to secure privileged access to blue whiting in Ireland’s EEZ (European Economic Zone) waters. “Norway has a track record of overfishing blue whiting and mackerel ,” says...
Fishing Leaders High Level Meetings in Brussels
Irish fishing industry representatives held what they described as a ‘positive’ meeting with the EU Fisheries Commission in Brussels this afternoon. In a joint statement issued after the meeting, the Irish delegation said they feel there has been “a significant shift,...
Growth on the Agenda for Seafood Sector in 2023
Irish fishing representatives say it’s time to put growth on the agenda for our seafood sector this year. “Our seafood exports delivered less than 1% growth over the last five years,” says Aodh O Donnell, chief executive of the Irish Fish Producers Organisation....
Migrant Fishers’ Rights Addressed under New Permit Scheme
The Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO) has unequivocally welcomed the new permit scheme which will give non-EEA migrant fishers the same rights as EU crew members. IFPO chief executive, Aodh O Donnell says their members lobbied for the change and are delighted...
Fishing Industry Welcomes Minister’s Commitment on Blue Whiting
The fishing industry has welcomed a commitment from the Minister for the Marine to protect access to Ireland’s rich Blue Whiting fishing grounds. Fishing representatives had lobbied extensively in recent weeks against EU discussions to grant Norway – a non-EU member –...
Halt EU-Norway Blue Whiting Talks
Irish fishing bodies have asked the EU to suspend blue whiting talks with Norway’s, who seek unfettered access to Ireland’s blue whiting grounds. “It’s alarming that the EU could unilaterally negotiate away rights to our fishing grounds,” says Aodh O Donnell, chief...
Ireland Pushes EU Fisheries Commissioner on Norway Whiting Row
The Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO) has met the EU Fisheries Commissioner in Brussels to demand they reject Norway’s request for unilateral access to Irelands’ blue whiting grounds. The demand comes as ongoing Norway-EU fisheries negotiations run over time,...
Norway Must Give Fair Deal for Access to Irish Fishing Grounds
Irish fishing representatives say Norway must offer Ireland some reciprocity, if requesting access to our Blue Whiting fishing grounds. Spokesperson Aodh O Donnell has rejected Norway’s claim that their request is part of regular negotiations. “The request for...
Fishers Industry Organisations Welcome Tánaiste’s Commitment to Develop Fishing
Fishing industry representatives have welcomed a commitment from the Tánaiste that Fine Gael will take a leading role in transforming the fishing sector. The commitments were secured at a series of meetings at the Fine Gael Ard Fheis “We now have a clear sense that...