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...
Oct 19, 2022 | Fishing, Latest News
Statement from IFPO chief executive, Aodh O Donnell, on Migrant Fishers’ Rights: “The IFPO unequivocally supports the right of all non-EEA migrant fishers to fair treatment in the workplace. Traditionally, many crew members on Irish fishing vessels are...
Sep 26, 2022 | Fishing, Latest News
Fishing industry representatives say they are confounded and disappointed by the Government’s repeated refusal to draw down EU fuel aid. They met with the Minister for the Marine on Friday and urged him to secure the existing EU aid to help with the crippling costs of...
Jul 4, 2022 | Fishing, Latest News, News Releases
Traditional Fish and Chips may not be on Irish Restaurants Summer Menus Rising fuel prices are crippling the Irish Seafood sector, including fishermen, aquaculture producers and fish processors. That’s according to Aodh O Donnell, chief executive of the Irish Fish...
