Aug 4, 2023 | Fishing, Fishing Quotas, Latest News, News Releases
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...
Jul 27, 2023 | Common Fisheries Policy, Fishing, Fishing Quotas, Latest News, News Releases
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,...
Feb 10, 2023 | Common Fisheries Policy, Fishing, Latest News, News Releases
As EU-Norway fisheries talks enter a fifth round, the Irish fishing industry has united to call for a fair deal for Ireland. Aodh O Donnell, chief executive of the Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO) says fishing industry representatives have worked closely...
Jan 12, 2023 | Latest News, News Releases
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,...
Dec 9, 2022 | Fishing Quotas, Latest News, News Articles
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...
