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,...
Dec 13, 2022 | Common Fisheries Policy, Fishing, Fishing Quotas, Latest News, News Releases
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 –...
Dec 13, 2022 | Fishing, Fishing Quotas, Latest News, News Articles
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 –...
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...
Dec 7, 2022 | Fishing Quotas, Latest News, News Releases
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...
