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ExtraG.ie: Tá cearta iascaigh na hÉireann laghdaithe go mór lies an gcomhaontú nua idir an an tAontas Eorpach agus an Bhreatain
Deir oibrithe Éireannacha san earnáil iascaigh go bhfuil €180m caillte acu cheana féin mar gheall ar an margadh roimhe seo idir an AE agus an Bhreatain, agus anois caillfidh siad níos mó. Deir Airí Rialtais go bhfuil siad ‘sásta’ lies an gcomhaontú nua idir an an...
RTÉ Radio 1 – Seascapes
Our chief executive, Aodh O Donnell talked to Lorna Siggins on RTÉ Seascapes about the impact of the recent extension of EU-UK Brexit deal on the fishing industry. Listen in at 8 mins 37 here: RTÉ Radio 1
BBC World Business Report: From fishing to food exports: What’s the UK’s deal with the EU?
Aodh O’Donnell, featured on BBC World Business Report discussing the challenges facing Ireland’s fishing industry and the need for fairer policies. Listen from 7 mins in: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct76sq
News Releases
EU Fisheries Commissioner Hears Call for CFP Review
Fishing Leaders Hold ‘Positive’ Meeting with Kadis and Minister Dooley Castletownbere, Friday 23rd May 2025 – The Seafood Ireland alliance has reiterated its call for a comprehensive review of the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), particularly to secure a fairer...
Marine Minister Meets Fishing Sector
Fishing and seafood processing representatives have described as ‘positive’ their first meeting with the new Marine Minister and his officials. Seafood Ireland spokesperson Dominic Rihan said there’d been a ‘very constructive exchange of views with Minister Timmy...
EU Fisheries Commissioner to Visit to Ireland in May
Fishing Industry Welcomes Plan to visit Coastal Communities The Seafood Ireland alliance has welcomed the announcement that the new EU Fisheries Commissioner, Costas Kadis, will visit Ireland in May 2025. The agreement to visit coastal communities was secured,...
Video/Audio
Highland Radio – The 9 til Noon Show
The Irish Daily Mail says the government is quietly pleased about the UK-EU deal over fishing. The IFPO has criticised the deal. Listen Below: Highland Radio - The 9 til Noon Show
RTÉ Radio 1 – Seascapes
Our chief executive, Aodh O Donnell talked to Lorna Siggins on RTÉ Seascapes about the impact of the recent extension of EU-UK Brexit deal on the fishing industry. Listen in at 8 mins 37 here: RTÉ Radio 1
Highland Radio: Podcast Thursday’s Nine Til Noon Show – IFPO calling for an urgent reform of sea fisheries legislation.
The Irish Fish Producers’ Organisation is calling for an urgent reform of sea fisheries legislation. Listen in at the 16 minute mark to hear Aodh O’Donnell calling for an urgent reform of sea fisheries legislation after a recent acquittal of a Donegal skipper in...
RTE ONE – Fish producers call for changes
Fish processors in Killybegs, Co Donegal have called for changes in the weighing of fish landed in the port: Watch clip here: https://clients.truehawkmedia.ie/produktion/bearbeitung/upload/mediaCtrl.cfm?action=show&uSprache=2&n_newsneunr_=3724135368
BIM: Fishing Gear Waste Management – EPR
The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Scheme is set to transform how fishing gear waste is managed in Ireland from January 2025. This video highlights key steps for fishermen, including buying gear from registered producers and managing legacy gear responsibly....
Highland Radio: Fishing quota deal as good as hoped for
Fishing groups here say agreements on EU fishing quotas for next year probably as good as they could have hoped for. Listen Below: Click here to listen
TG4 – Nuacht: Fishing quota deal made by Minister
Aodh O'Donnell from the Irish Fish Producers Organisation comments on the deal made on fishing quotas. Watch Below: Click Here To Watch Clip
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