Ireland's seafood industry is urging immediate action as the new Seafood Task Force meets today, warning coastal communities cannot afford further delay.

Major quota cuts for 2026 including the loss of 57,000 tonnes of fishing opportunity have placed fleets, processors and service industries under severe strain, with towns like Killybegs already feeling the impact.

The sector needs urgent funding supports, fair quota arrangements and a genuine level playing field on shared stocks such as mackerel.

Speaking to Ocean FM News, Aodh O'Donnell, CEO of the Irish Fish Producers Organisation, says without swift Government and EU intervention, jobs, markets and the future of Ireland's fishing communities are at serious risk.

Ireland's seafood industry is urging immediate action as the new Seafood Task Force meets today, warning coastal communities cannot afford further delay.
Major quota cuts for 2026 including the loss of 57,000 tonnes of fishing opportunity have placed fleets, processors and service industries under severe strain, with towns like Killybegs already feeling the impact.
The sector needs urgent funding supports, fair quota arrangements and a genuine level playing field on shared stocks such as mackerel.
Speaking to Ocean FM News, Aodh O'Donnell, CEO of the Irish Fish Producers Organisation, says without swift Government and EU intervention, jobs, markets and the future of Ireland's fishing communities are at serious risk.

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