Killeen takes firm stance at EU Fisheries Council to protect the important mackerel quota for Irish fishermen

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Tony Killeen T.D., Minister of State in the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, attended the EU Fisheries Council and set down a strong marker to make clear that the important mackerel fishery is protected and that Ireland's share of the fishery is maintained.

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Decision on fishing opportunities in the Black Sea and discussions on future fisheries policy

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The Council could not reach an agreement on the proposal for technical measures for fisheries. On the other hand, the ministers did reach an agreement on fishing opportunities in the Black Sea in 2010 and discussed the annual fisheries negotiations between the EU and Norway. During the lunch, future fisheries policy was discussed.

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