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Afloat: Donegal Fine Gael Councillor Supports Call for Ban on Norway Fishing in Irish Waters
Donegal Fine Gael councillor Manus Boyle has added his voice to this week's call for a total ban on Norwegian fishing vessels in Irish waters. Cllr Boyle says he is "standing united with Irish fishing representatives in the fight to protect the country’s fishing...
The Skipper: Call to Ban Norwegian Vessels from Irish Waters
Fish producers have issued a call to ban Norway from fishing in Irish waters. The Irish Fish Producers Organisation say Norway’s overfishing practices are the main cause of a scientifically recommended mackerel quota cut of 22% next year, which will hit Ireland...
Afloat: Irish Fishing Industry Demands Action Against Norway’s Alleged Mackerel Overfishing
The Irish fishing industry is intensifying what has become an angry battle against Nordic countries, in particular Norway, for what is alleged to be their abuse of mackerel catches. This could wipe out the stocks, causing a loss of over €10m to Ireland. The European...
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Fishing Industry Welcomes New Fish Protection Rules
New rules to combat unsustainable fishing practices have been welcomed by the Irish fishing industry. They say it is a big step forward in safeguarding shared fish stocks, which were threatened by overfishing activity. The Irish Fish Producers Organisation has...
Fishing Leaders Seek MEPs Support for Radical Change
Monday 30th September, Brussels: Irish fishing leaders are in Brussels tomorrow to seek MEP’s support on the changes needed to prevent the collapse of their industry. The leaders have formed a new alliance, the Seafood Ireland group, to collaborate on a way forward...
IFPO Welcomes Carberry Pledge on TCA
The IFPO has welcomed a pledge by FG MEP Nina Carberry, to protect Ireland's fishing industry during next year’s post-Brexit TCA review. The review of the UK–EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) is scheduled for next year. In a statement issued to media, Ms...
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OceanFM: Support in Donegal to ban Norway fishing in Irish waters
Support has been given locally over the calls to ban Norway from fishing in Irish waters. The European Commission is being urged to block Norwegian fishing vessels amid fears of overfishing, while local fisheries are stuck with limited quotas. While the Irish Fish...
Highland Radio: Calls for total ban on Norwegian fishing vessels in Irish waters
A Donegal Councillor is intensifying his call for a total ban on Norwegian fishing vessels in Irish waters. These vessels are permitted to catch more than three times the amount of blue whiting on the Irish coast, than native fishermen are allowed. Cllr Manus Boyle...
OceanFM: Livelihoods at risk over Norwegian overfishing
A call to action has been made to ban Norway from fishing in Irish waters, including those in the north west. The Irish Fish Producers Organisation say Ireland’s small fishing fleet stands to lose up to €17 million in 2025 from a proposed mackerel cut. The...
Newstalk – Pat Kenny Show: Interview with Aodh in response to no Irish MEP on Fisheries Committee
Ireland has no representative on the new EU Fisheries committee, despite having 12% of EU Waters. Pat Kenny asks why with Aodh O Donnell, Chief Executive of the Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO) on Newstalk.
Donegal Deputy Padraig Mac Lochlainn addresses Dáil about Fishing Crisis
The Sinn Fein marine spokesperson has now asked for dedicated roles to be established, to move this plan along.
Donegal Deputy Padraig Mac Lochlainn addressed the Dáil this afternoon. Listen here:
Ocean FM: 5 Irish Fish producing and processing organisations have joined forces to demand change
Ocean FM: 5 Irish Fish producing and processing organisations have joined forces to demand change at national and EU level for the sector. The objective of the Killybegs Fishermen's Organisation, the Irish fish Producers Organi‐ sation, the Irish Fish processors and...
Highland Radio: Fish producing orgs demand change
Highland Radio: Five Irish fish-producing and processing organizations have united to demand change at the national and EU level for the sector. Listen here:
TG4: Report on Killybegs MEP Candidate Hustings
The show reports on the meeting of the fishing sector in Killybegs. Watch Below:
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