Dec 13, 2022 | Fishing, Fishing Quotas, Latest News, News Articles
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 –...
Dec 10, 2022 | Fishing, Fishing Quotas, Latest News, Video/Audio
Nuacht TG4. Tuauirisc: Séamus Ó Scanláin agus agallamh le Aodh O Donnell Príomhfheidhmeannach IFPO, An Satharn 10ú Nollaig, 2022 Éist anseo >>
Dec 10, 2022 | Fishing, Fishing Quotas, Latest News, Video/Audio
The Fishing Daily Podcast Season 2 Episode 17 – Aodh O’Donnell CEO of the Irish Fish Producer’s Organisation (IFPO) speaks with Oliver McBride editor of The Fishing Daily about the importance of Ireland maintaining its control over access to its waters in light of...
Dec 8, 2022 | Fishing, Fishing Quotas, Latest News, News Articles
“Political engagement” is required to resolve the row over Norway’s bid for “unfettered access” to Irish blue whiting fishing waters, according to Fine Gael MEP Colm Markey. Irish fishing bodies have asked the EU to suspend talks on Norway’s bid for access...
Dec 7, 2022 | Fishing, Fishing Quotas, Latest News, News Articles
Irish fishing bodies have asked the EU to suspend talks on Norway’s bid for unfettered access to Ireland’s blue whiting grounds. “It’s alarming that the EU could unilaterally negotiate away rights to our blue whiting,” says Aodh O Donnell, chief executive of the Irish...
Nov 29, 2022 | Fishing, Fishing Quotas, Latest News, News Releases
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...
