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The Journal: MEP says proposed 70% cut in mackerel quota would ‘threaten livelihoods in rural Ireland’
MEP MARIA WALSH has warned that a proposal to cut the EU’s mackerel quota by 70% would “threaten the livelihoods of people across rural Ireland”. The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) had recommended a 70% reduction in the EU’s mackerel quota...
Irish Independent: Donegal fishermen tell Minister of potential economic loss of €200m due to mackerel quota cut
by Emma Ryan Ireland’s fishing industry is warning of an economic loss of up to €200 million following new international advice recommending deep cuts to key pelagic and whitefish fish stocks for 2026. The warning comes as fishing leaders held an emergency meeting...
RTE: Fishing industry facing ‘economic Armageddon’
By Shane Ó Curraighín North West Correspondent The Irish fishing industry has warned it is bracing for catastrophic fishing quotas next year that "could collapse the Irish fishing sector and devastate major fishing communities". The International Council for the...
Fishing Faces €200m Hit from 70% Mackerel Quota Cut
Ireland’s fishing industry warns of losses up to €200m over a 70% mackerel quota cut and other deep cuts for 2026. It is expected that the EU will make the quota cuts following new international advice recommending deep cuts to key pelagic and whitefish fish stocks...
Irish Fishing Industry Warns of €200m Loss on Quota Cuts
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%...
RTE: Irish Mackerel Quota Faces Devastating 70% Cut
EU Must Act Against Coastal States’ Overfishing Ireland’s fishing industry is bracing for a catastrophic 2026 mackerel quota reduction of 70 percent, a move that could collapse the Irish fishing sector and devastate major fishing communities. “The scientific...
‘Devastating’: Killybegs braced for quota collapse as fishermen fear for future
By Chris McNulty Killybegs is bracing itself for the impact of what would be a devastating cut to Ireland’s mackerel quota. The quota is set to be reduced by a whopping 70% in 2026, while large cuts to blue whiting and boarfish quotas have also been proposed. Mackerel...
Irish Mackerel Quota Faces Devastating 70% Cut
EU Must Act Against Coastal States’ Overfishing The fishing industry is bracing for a catastrophic 2026 cut of 70% of the Irish mackerel quota, a move that could collapse the Irish fishing sector and devastate major fishing communities. “The scientific recommendation...
Mackerel at Tipping Point: SIA Slams Failure of Coastal States to Act
The Seafood Ireland Alliance (SIA) has warned that the future of Europe’s most valuable pelagic stock is in jeopardy after Coastal States once again failed to agree on a plan to save mackerel. Despite stark warnings from scientists on the state of the stock,...
A Turning Point for Ireland’s Fishing Industry
By Aodh O Donnell, Chief Executive of the Irish Fish Producers Organisation (Written for The Skipper) This month’s visit of Tánaiste Simon Harris TD to Killybegs was far more than a formality — it marked a significant moment of recognition for Ireland’s fishing...
EU Budget Shake-Up Could Undermine Irish Seafood Sector
Industry Raises Alarm Over Reduction in Ring-Fenced Funding Ireland’s seafood industry is warning that a major shift in EU funding could seriously dilute support for the Irish seafood sector unless key changes are made. The proposed Multiannual Financial Framework...
Tom MacSweeney: Injustice done to Ireland By CFP Must Be Corrected
Stark warnings about the future of Ireland’s fishing sector are going unheeded. Irish fishing interests have been repeatedly sidelined by the EU. The Irish industry is being dismantled while other European Member States fishing fleets thrive in Irish waters. Read more...
Irish Mirror: ‘Irish fishermen are being treated like second class citizens – it has to stop’
Irish fishermen are being treated like dirt by the EU - and it has to stop. While our farmers have always been looked after financially by the powers that be in Brussels, our brave fishermen are consistently getting a raw deal and from what I can see are regarded as...
IFPO Welcomes Dooley’s Call on Norway Mackerel Overfishing
Killybegs, 25th June: Ireland’s mackerel industry faces crisis as Norway continues to overfish, warns the Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO). Chief executive Aodh O Donnell welcomed Marine Minister Timmy Dooley’s tough stance on the issue at the EU’s Agri Fish...
The Skipper: IFPO Welcomes Minister Dooley’s Call on Norway Mackerel Overfishing
Ireland’s mackerel industry faces crisis as Norway continues to overfish, warns the Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO). Chief executive Aodh O Donnell welcomed Marine Minister Timmy Dooley’s tough stance on the issue at the EU’s Agri Fish Council meeting in...
The Fishing Daily: IFPO Welcomes Dooley’s Call on Norway Mackerel Overfishing
Ireland’s mackerel industry faces crisis as Norway continues to overfish, warns the Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO). Chief executive Aodh O Donnell welcomed Marine Minister Timmy Dooley’s tough stance on the issue at the EU’s Agri Fish Council meeting in...
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...
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
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
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...