The Minister of State with responsibility for Fisheries, Timmy Dooley TD, has held his first meeting with seafood sector groups.
The meeting included representatives from the catching, aquaculture and processing sectors and the co-operatives.
The meeting was organised by the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation, the Irish Fish Producers Organisation, the Irish South and East Fish Producers Organisation, the Irish South and West Fish Producers Organisation, the National Inshore Fisherman’s Association, the National Inshore Fisheries Forum, IFA Aquaculture, Co-operative representatives, the Irish Islands Marine Resource Organisation and the Irish Fish Processors and Exporters Association.
Minister Dooley welcomed the opportunity to hear industry concerns and also highlighted the Government’s objectives for supporting the seafood sector and coastal communities:
The Minister said that “the new Programme for Government provides the policy framework for the sustainable development of our marine sector.
