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Donegal Representatives to the Fore in Fishery Talks
Irish fishing industry representatives have held what they described as a ‘positive’ meeting with the EU Fisheries Commission in Brussels. In a joint statement issued after the meeting yesterday afternoon, the Irish delegation said they feel there has been “a...
Ireland Stagnates While Norway Grows – Irish Seafood Industry Calls for Debate
Irish fishing representatives have called for a wider debate on the potential growth of seafood exports. Three organisations have questioned why Ireland is not benefiting more from its own resource, and have appealed for “growth” in seafood to be “put on the agenda”....
Fishing Leaders High Level Meetings in Brussels
Irish fishing industry representatives held what they described as a ‘positive’ meeting with the EU Fisheries Commission in Brussels this afternoon. In a joint statement issued after the meeting, the Irish delegation said they feel there has been “a significant shift,...
Effort Needed to Grow Fishing Sector – Highland Radio
More Effort Needed to grow the Fishing Sector Listen Here >> Time to put Growth on the Agenda for Fishing Industry Listen Here >> Time for the Fishing Industry to Grow Listen Here >> Irish Fishing Representatives say it's time to grow our Industry...
Ireland Prepared to Abandon Talks on EU-Norway Fishing Deal.
Ireland must be prepared to abandon talks on a deal giving Norway greater access to Irish waters, say fishing industry chiefs. Read the full article here >>
Ireland’s Fishing Crisis
Irish Examiner: A series of articles on this topic Read Here >>
Growth on the Agenda for Seafood Sector in 2023
Irish fishing representatives say it’s time to put growth on the agenda for our seafood sector this year. “Our seafood exports delivered less than 1% growth over the last five years,” says Aodh O Donnell, chief executive of the Irish Fish Producers Organisation....
Growth for the Irish Seafood Sector in 2023
Irish fishing representatives say it’s time to put growth on the agenda for our seafood sector this year. “Our seafood exports delivered less than 1 % growth over the last five years,” says Aodh O Donnell, chief executive of the Irish Fish Producers Organisation. The...
Maritime Ireland
Tom MacSweeney talks to our chief executive Aodh O’Donnell in the first episode of his new MARITIME IRELAND programme: Listen Here >>
Migrant Fishers’ Rights Addressed under New Permit Scheme
The Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO) has unequivocally welcomed the new permit scheme which will give non-EEA migrant fishers the same rights as EU crew members. IFPO chief executive, Aodh O Donnell says their members lobbied for the change and are delighted...
Commitment to Protect Ireland’s Interests in Fish Quota Talks Welcomed
The seafood sector has welcomed a commitment from Minister for the Marine Charlie McConalogue to protect access to Ireland’s rich blue whiting fishing grounds. The December fisheries council in Brussels adopted provisional fish quotas for the first three months of...
Irish fishing industry leaders want elevation of EU-Norway negotiations to political level
EU-Norway negotiations: Irish fishing industry representatives want a fight with Norway over blue whiting quota to be moved out of the hands of European Union technocrats. The fight stems from negotiations between the European Union and Norway regarding awards of...
Ireland commits to protect blue whiting quotas – IFPO
By Neil Ramsden Ireland's fishing industry has welcomed a commitment from the country's minister for the marine to protect access to its blue whiting fishing grounds, according to a release from the Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO). Read full article here...
Fishing Industry Welcomes Minister’s Commitment on Blue Whiting
The fishing industry has welcomed a commitment from the Minister for the Marine to protect access to Ireland’s rich Blue Whiting fishing grounds. Fishing representatives had lobbied extensively in recent weeks against EU discussions to grant Norway – a non-EU member –...
Fishing Industry Welcomes Minister’s Commitment on Blue Whiting
The fishing industry has welcomed a commitment from the Minister for the Marine to protect access to Ireland’s rich Blue Whiting fishing grounds. Fishing representatives had lobbied extensively in recent weeks against EU discussions to grant Norway – a non-EU member –...
Nuacht TG4 Tuairisc: Séamus Ó Scanláin
Nuacht TG4. Tuauirisc: Séamus Ó Scanláin agus agallamh le Aodh O Donnell Príomhfheidhmeannach IFPO, An Satharn 10ú Nollaig, 2022 Éist anseo >>
IFPO Chief on importance of maintaining control over access to Irish EEZ
The Fishing Daily Podcast Season 2 Episode 17 – Aodh O’Donnell CEO of the Irish Fish Producer’s Organisation (IFPO) speaks with Oliver McBride editor of The Fishing Daily about the importance of Ireland maintaining its control over access to its waters in light of...
Irish fishing representatives commend Fisheries Commission over stance in Norway talks
Fisheries Commission negotiations between the EU and Norway have ended without an agreement being reached on fishing opportunities for 2023. The main reason being the failure to reach an agreement has been the Norwegian’s request to access blue whiting stocks in the...
“Political Engagement” Called for Over Norway Request to Access Irish Blue Whiting Grounds
"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 to...
LMFM Radio News Report on Blue Whiting Row
IFPO call for suspension of talks on granting Norway more access to Irish fishing grounds Listen here.