Dec 7, 2022 | Fishing, Fishing Quotas, Latest News, News Articles
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...
Dec 5, 2022 | Latest News, Video/Audio
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 >>.
Dec 2, 2022 | Latest News, News Articles
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,...
Nov 29, 2022 | Fishing, Fishing Quotas, Latest News, News Releases
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...
