Demands to exclude Norwegian fleet from Irish waters
Irish fish producers have issued a call to ban Norway from fishing in Irish waters, stating that Norway’s overfishing is the main reason behind the 22% reduction in mackerel quotas,…
Irish fishing organisations unite to drive change
Five Irish organisations in the fishing and seafood sectors have come together to demand change at national and EU level. ‘Our objective is to work together on raising awareness of…
Irish industry figures are outraged at the possibility of a deal with Iceland being rushed through by the EU Commission just before Christmas
Irish fishing sector adamant on Icelandic access to community waters
Senior figures in the Irish fishing industry have reacted with alarm and anger to the prospect of a deal that would give Icelandic vessels access to Irish waters – and…
Irish concern over quota giveaway to Norway
With negotiations currently underway in Oslo, there is serious concern with the Irish fishing industry that Norway could be handed a 150,000 tonne blue whiting quota with access to EU…
Irish industry calls for radical reset on pelagic fisheries
With negotiations between Norway and the European Union on access and quota sharing set to begin next week, key figures in the Irish fisheries sector are demanding a radical rethink.…
Demanding Ireland’s fair share
Ahead of the EU's fishing quota sharing and access negotiations beginning next week, Colm Markey MEP is calling for a united stance. ‘It’s of utmost importance that our voice resonates loudly…
This last-minute St Patrick’s Day deal does nothing to address Ireland’s unfair share of EU fishing quotas and rights,’ Aodh O’Donnell said.
Upside and downsides for Ireland to EU-Norway deal
The Irish fishing industry is widely dissatisfied with the outcome of the agreement struck between the European Union and Norway. ‘Norway, a non-EU member, secured more out of the deal…
Ireland’s fishing industry unites in demanding a fair deal
With negotiations between Norway and the European Union entering a fifth round of talks, Irish industry figures have slammed Norway’s aggressive position, accusing it of demanding unrestricted access to Irish…
Holding EU quota talks to ransom
Representatives of Ireland’s fishing sector have slammed Norway for its aggressive negotiating tactics, accusing it of stalling EU quota talks due to its failure to secure privileged access to blue…
Irish fishing industry voices lack of confidence in SFPA
According to figures in the Irish fishing industry, the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is not fit for purpose and needs to be reset as a matter of urgency, and…