Ireland’s fishing industry has warned of losses of up to €200 million after new international advice recommended deep quota cuts for key fish stocks in 2026.
The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) has advised a 70% reduction in mackerel, 41% in blue whiting and 22% in boarfish. Industry leaders say these cuts would devastate Ireland’s offshore fleet and coastal economies.
Mackerel is Ireland’s most valuable catch, worth €94 million in exports last year. The Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO) estimates that the proposed cuts could slash that by €82 million in one year, with the wider impact exceeding €200 million.
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