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IRISH EXAMINER: 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...
UNDERCURRENT NEWS: 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...
FISHING DAILY: 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...
AFLOAT: “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.
Halt EU-Norway Blue Whiting Talks
Irish fishing bodies have asked the EU to suspend blue whiting talks with Norway’s, who seek unfettered access to Ireland’s blue whiting grounds. “It’s alarming that the EU could unilaterally negotiate away rights to our fishing grounds,” says Aodh O Donnell, chief...
MARINE TIMES: Halt EU Talks on Norway Bid for Ireland’s Blue Whiting
Irish fishing bodies have asked the EU to suspend talks on Norway’s bid for unfettered access to Ireland’s blue whiting grounds. “It’s alarming that the EU could unilaterally negotiate away rights to our blue whiting,” says Aodh O Donnell, chief executive of the Irish...
Raidio na Gaeltachta, Adhmhaidin
Raidio na Gaeltachta, Adhmhaidin 5.12.22: Agallamh le Aodh O Donnell/Interview with Aodh O Donnell, chief executive, Irish Fish Producers Organisation. Éist anseo/listen here >>.
IRISH EXAMINER: Norwegian trawlers could be given ‘unfettered access’ to Irish waters
Talks resume this week over whether Ireland will be forced by the EU to allow Norway “unfettered” access to our fishing waters. The deal could be struck by the EU despite Irish objections so that other EU countries could have greater access to Norway’s cod stocks in...
Ireland Pushes EU Fisheries Commissioner on Norway Whiting Row
The Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO) has met the EU Fisheries Commissioner in Brussels to demand they reject Norway’s request for unilateral access to Irelands’ blue whiting grounds. The demand comes as ongoing Norway-EU fisheries negotiations run over time,...