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...
Nov 29, 2023 | Fishing Quotas, Latest News
Read the article from Afloat here >>> Irish fishing industry bodies say they are “gravely concerned” that the outcome of current ongoing negotiations in Oslo will see Norway granted access to Irish waters to fish 150,000 tons of blue whiting. This move would...
Nov 5, 2023 | Fishing Quotas, Latest News, Video/Audio
Aodh O’Donnell, CEO of the Irish Fish Producers Organisation speaks to Oliver McBride of The Fishing Daily Podcast about the recent controversy surrounding Nordic states looking to gain access to valuable fishing in the Irish EEZ. Watch on Youtube here. Earlier...
Aug 4, 2023 | Fishing, Fishing Quotas, Latest News, News Releases
The EU must actively oppose Norway’s setting of inflated and unilateral mackerel quotas because it impacts the long-term sustainability of this valuable European fish stock and quota. This call comes from the Irish Fish Producers Organisation, who contend that Norway...
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,...
