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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,...
KILLYBEGS-BASED FISHING REP IN BRUSSELS OVER BLUE WHITING ROW
The Killybegs-based Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO) has met the EU Fisheries Commissioner in Brussels to demand they reject Norway’s request for unilateral access to Ireland’s blue whiting grounds. The demand comes as ongoing Norway-EU fisheries negotiations...
IFPO Pushes EU Fisheries Commissioner on Norway Blue 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,...
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,...
Norway must give Fair Deal for access to Irish Fishing Grounds
Irish fishing representatives say Norway must offer Ireland some reciprocity, if requesting access to our Blue Whiting fishing grounds. Spokesperson Aodh O’Donnell has rejected Norway’s claim that their request is part of regular negotiations. “The request for...
Norway Must Give Fair Deal for Access to Irish Fishing Grounds
Irish fishing representatives say Norway must offer Ireland some reciprocity, if requesting access to our Blue Whiting fishing grounds. Spokesperson Aodh O Donnell has rejected Norway’s claim that their request is part of regular negotiations. “The request for...
Fishers Industry Organisations Welcome Tánaiste’s Commitment to Develop Fishing
Fishing industry representatives have welcomed a commitment from the Tánaiste that Fine Gael will take a leading role in transforming the fishing sector. The commitments were secured at a series of meetings at the Fine Gael Ard Fheis “We now have a clear sense that...
EU Commission Moves to Quell Fears Over Talks with Norway on Fish Quotas off Irish Coast
The European Commission has said it hopes to represent “the best interests” of EU member states in talks with Norway on blue whiting. A Commission official was responding to fears voiced earlier this month by Irish fishing organisations that Norway would be granted...
EU Commission Moves to Quell Fears Over Talks with Norway on Fish Quotas off Irish Coast
The European Commission has said it hopes to represent “the best interests” of EU member states in talks with Norway on blue whiting. A Commission official was responding to fears voiced earlier this month by Irish fishing organisations that Norway would be granted...
Fishing Organisations Hopeful Following Tánaiste’s Commitment to Develop Fishing
Fishing industry representatives have welcomed a commitment from the Tánaiste that Fine Gael will take a leading role in transforming the fishing sector. The commitments were secured at a series of meetings at the recent Fine Gael Ard Fheis. “We now have a clear sense...
Minister says he had positive meeting with fishing industry
A positive meeting was held with the fishing industry this week, Minister Charlie McConalogue has said. Read full article >>
Fisheries Organisations Welcome Tánaiste’s Commitment to Develop Fishing
Fishing industry representatives have welcomed a commitment from the Tánaiste that Fine Gael will take a leading role in transforming the fishing sector. The commitments were secured at a series of meetings at the recent Fine Gael Ard Fheis. “We now have a clear sense...
Donegal fishing representatives hopeful of governments commitment to industry
Fishing industry representatives in Donegal have welcomed a commitment from the Tánaiste that Fine Gael will take a leading role in transforming the fishing sector. The commitments were secured at a series of meetings at the recent Fine Gael Ard Fheis during a series...
Tánaiste’s Commitment To Develop Fishing Welcomed
Fishing industry representatives have welcomed a commitment from the Tánaiste that Fine Gael will take a leading role in transforming the fishing sector. The commitments were secured at a series of meetings at the recent Fine Gael Ard Fheis. “We now have a clear sense...
Norway rejects Irish industry’s claim of whiting quota-grab
Irish fishing representatives are demanding that the European Union refuse Norway’s request for greater access to Irish quota for blue whiting. Irish fishery industry bodies claim Norway is pushing the E.U. to increase a transfer of quota by 158 percent to 80,000...
EU must refuse Norway access to Irish box – IFPO
Local fishing representatives are demanding that the EU refuse Norway access to the Irish Box for the lucrative blue whiting catch. The rich Scandinavian country is seeking greater access to fish their annual quotas in Irish waters, while offering no reciprocal...