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Irish Fishing Industry Criticises Prospect of ‘Free’ Blue Whiting Quota for Norway
Read the article from Afloat here >>> Irish fishing industry bodies say they are “gravely concerned” that the outcome of current ongoing negotiations in Oslo will see Norway granted access to Irish waters to fish 150,000 tons of blue whiting. This move would...
IFPO Moves to Clarify Its Concerns Over Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority’s Operation and Oversight
Read the article from Afloat here >>> The Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO) has moved to clarify its concerns about both the operation and oversight of the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA). IFPO chief executive Aodh O Donnell says his...
IFPO Clarifies Concerns on SFPA
The Irish Fish Producers Organisation has moved to clarify why they have concerns about both the operation and oversight of the SFPA. IFPO chief executive, Aodh O Donnell says their primary interest is to ensure that Ireland has fit for purpose controls which are fair...
Mac Lochlainn calls on Minister to Ensure Equal Treatment in Irish Waters
Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Fisheries and the Marine, Padraig Mac Lochlainn, TD has called on Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue to ensure that there will be a level-playing field if there are future agreements between the EU and Third...
Community groups demand priority status for Donegal amid claims of neglect
Read the article from the Derry People/Donegal News Here >>> The issue of Donegal’s declining fishing industry was also discussed along with claims of government negligence and EU regulations. Aodh O’Donnell, from the Irish Fish Producers Organisation,...
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Call for Ban on Factory Ships in Irish Fishing Waters
The fishing industry has called for a ban on factory ships in Irish waters. If non-EU countries want to fish in Irish waters, then they must face the same control and conservation regime as the Irish fleet. Otherwise, all of the fish species they catch may not be...
Nordic States Access to EEZ Waters – Our CEO Speaks to Fishing Daily Podcast
Aodh O’Donnell, CEO of the Irish Fish Producers Organisation speaks to Oliver McBride of The Fishing Daily Podcast about the recent controversy surrounding Nordic states looking to gain access to valuable fishing in the Irish EEZ. Watch on Youtube here. Earlier...
Norway & Coastal States Must Compensate EU For Access to Irish Waters
A radical reset of the EU approach to Norway and other Coastal States is called for says Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO) CEO, Aodh O Donnell ahead of the EU’s annual quota sharing and access negotiations for 2024. He says that these States undermine Ireland’s...
Negotiations underway to protect Irish fishing quotas – Oceanfm
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Confrontation with SFPA Looms Over Sampling Records
Today’s Irish Examiner reports in a comprehensive feature that some of the biggest fish processing companies in Ireland are set for a fight for survival by confronting the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority.
In response, IFPO CEO Aodh O Donnell comments “Sadly, the Irish fishing industry is beset by a perfect storm of issues and lost opportunities. Meaningful consultation between government and stakeholders is urgently called for.
RTE: 39 fishing boats to be scrapped under post-Brexit decommissioning scheme
Read the article from RTE here >>> A total of 39 Irish fishing vessels will be scrapped as part of a Brexit-related decommissioning scheme. The Brexit Voluntary Permanent Cessation Scheme was announced in 2021 and supports vessels in the polyvalent and beam...
EU Must Address Fishing Rights Imbalance for Members
We need co-operation and collaboration to tackle the current and growing fishing rights imbalance between EU and non-EU members. It is the IFPO’s firm believe that EU coastal states are losing out to non-EU members because the European Commission’s scientifically...
EU Losing out to Non-Members in Fishing Rights
EU coastal states are losing out to non-EU members in fishing rights because the European Commission’s scientifically informed approach to quotas is subject to abuse by rogue Nordic players. That’s according to Aodh O Donnell of the Irish Fish Producers Association...
IFPO Vacancy for an Administrator/Executive Assistant
The IFPO has a vacancy for an Administrator/Executive Assistant, to support the Chief Executive Officer and the work that we do. The Irish Fish Producers Organisation is Ireland’s longest established representative body for fish producers. Our members are owners of...
Mackerel: Norway Accused of IUU-style Fisheries
The EU must actively oppose Norway’s setting of inflated and unilateral mackerel quotas because it impacts the long-term sustainability of this valuable European fish stock and quota. This call comes from the Irish Fish Producers Organisation, who contend that Norway...
Louder Voice in Europe Essential for Fishing Industry Growth
Co-operation and a co-ordinated approach is vital to reverse the decline of the Irish fishing industry and foster growth, the Taoiseach heard at a meeting with sector representatives earlier this week. The fishing delegation said ongoing support from the Taoiseach,...
Co-operation Vital to Protect Food and Energy Security – The Skipper
The fishing and wind energy sectors must work together if Ireland is to protect both our energy and food security. That’s according to the Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO), who say meaningful and not token co-operation is needed. “Irish fishing communities...
Call for Government to Address €28m Loss to Pelagic Sector
The Irish Fish Producers Organisation has issued a call for urgent funding for the pelagic sector, to address the loss of €28m from Brexit’s impact. Killybegs based IFPO chief executive, Aodh O Donnell criticised the failure to implement measures amounting to €29m...
Irish Fleet Joins European Bottom Fishing Protest
Irish fishing boats will tomorrow (9th May) join an EU-wide protest about plans to further restrict bottom fishing. The protest is being organised by the European Bottom Fisheries Alliance (EBFA) who say 28% of the fishing fleet has disappeared in the last 20 years...