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Ireland calls EU fishing quota deal 'catastrophic,' citing 57,000-tonne loss and €94M economic impact.
Ireland’s fishing industry has condemned the EU’s 2026 fishing quota agreement, calling it "catastrophic" after a 57,000-tonne reduction in quotas, primarily due to mackerel overfishing by non-EU nations and the rejection of Ireland’s long-standing Hague preferences.
The loss equates to a €94 million direct impact and could cost up to €200 million in broader economic damage, threatening over 2,300 jobs.
Industry leaders and politicians, including MEP Ciaran Mullooly, criticized the EU for ignoring Irish concerns and failing to protect national interests, citing unfair allocations like Ireland receiving just 28 tonnes of sole compared to Belgium’s 450 tonnes.
Irlanda califica de "catastrófico" el acuerdo de cuotas de pesca de la UE, citando una pérdida de 57.000 toneladas y un impacto económico de 94 millones de euros.