Dec 13, 2023 | Common Fisheries Policy, Fishing, Fishing Quotas, Latest News, News Articles
Aodh O’Donnell, CEO of the Irish Fish Producers’ Organisation, commented on the fisheries negotiations and the Council outcome: “While the commitment of Minister McConalogue and his team in the December Council process is fully acknowledged, the...
Dec 12, 2023 | Common Fisheries Policy, Fishing Quotas, Latest News, News Articles
Following the close of the December Council negotiations, Minister McConalogue and his team have been praised for their commitment, but quota concerns persist over the historical challenges faced by Ireland’s fishing sector under the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP)....
Dec 11, 2023 | Common Fisheries Policy, Fishing, Fishing Quotas, Latest News, News Articles
Irish fishers and fisheries organisations are urging Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue to negotiate hard on their behalf as fishing quotas for 2024 are finalised at the December EU Fisheries Council meeting in Brussels. The two-day...
Jul 27, 2023 | Common Fisheries Policy, Fishing, Fishing Quotas, Latest News, News Releases
Co-operation and a co-ordinated approach is vital to reverse the decline of the Irish fishing industry and foster growth, the Taoiseach heard at a meeting with sector representatives earlier this week. The fishing delegation said ongoing support from the Taoiseach,...
Feb 10, 2023 | Common Fisheries Policy, Fishing, Latest News, News Releases
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...
Dec 13, 2022 | Common Fisheries Policy, Fishing, Fishing Quotas, Latest News, News Releases
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 –...
