Jun 24, 2024 | Fishing, Fishing Quotas, Latest News, News Releases
Irish fishing leaders have warned that a new trilateral deal between the UK, Norway and the Faroe Islands will lead to overfishing of Ireland’s fish stocks. The three-year deal gives the two Nordic non-EU states permission to catch 154,000 metric tonnes of mackerel...
Jun 13, 2024 | Video/Audio
Ocean FM: 5 Irish Fish producing and processing organisations have joined forces to demand change at national and EU level for the sector. The objective of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation, the Irish fish Producers Organi‐ sation, the Irish Fish processors...
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 –...
