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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
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
Highland Radio: EU-UK ‘reset deal’ fails Ireland – IFPO
Britain’s agreed on what’s being described as a ‘landmark’ deal with the EU. The two sides announced details of the agreement at the first summit of its kind in London since Brexit. It will see European fishing access to UK waters for another 12 years, while barriers...
Ocean FM: Minster Dooley meets with representatives from the seafood sector
The Minister of State with responsibility for Fisheries, Timmy Dooley TD, has held his first meeting with seafood sector groups. The meeting included representatives from the catching, aquaculture and processing sectors and the co-operatives. The meeting was organised...
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...
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...
With the Dáil resuming this afternoon, it’s hoped that adequate supports will once and for all be given to the fishing industry. While Noel Grealish has been appointed as a dedicated Minister for Fisheries, the programme for Government included plans to publish a...
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,...
2025 EU Fishing Quotas – Good and Bad News:
The Seafood Ireland Alliance, a voice for the Irish fishing industry, has delivered its verdict on the just announced 2025 EU Fishing Quotas. The quotas were delivered as the outcome of the Annual Fisheries Council held in Brussels over the last two days of tense...
The Skipper: Fishing Sector Welcomes Fine Gael Manifesto
Statement from Seafood Ireland alliance, representing fishing and seafood processing sectors: The fishing and seafood processing sector have welcomed Fine Gael’s manifesto support for a dedicated Minister of State for Fisheries and a review of the EU Common Fisheries...
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...
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...
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...