Midlands North West MEP Ciaran Mullooly has described the outcome of the EU Fisheries Council in Brussels as a body blow to the Irish fishing industry, warning that the decision will devastate coastal communities and place thousands of jobs at risk.
Following a marathon Council meeting, Ireland has emerged with 57,000 tonnes less fishing quota for 2026, despite widespread recognition that the Irish fishing sector is already under severe pressure.
This pressure has been compounded by ongoing overfishing by non-EU countries and the continued access of other EU fleets to Irish waters.
Speaking this morning, MEP Mullooly said that emergency aid has to be sought for communities that will be devastated by this decision.
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