MEP Nina Carberry visits Donegal, meeting key fishing industry representatives in Killybegs alongside Senator Manus Boyle
MEP visits Donegal, meets key fishing representatives, and vows to fight for fair policies in Brussels
MEP Nina Carberry visited Donegal yesterday, holding key discussions with fishing industry representatives in Killybegs alongside Senator Manus Boyle.
The visit focused on the challenges facing Irish fisheries, including quotas, Brexit impacts, and concerns over unsustainable fishing practices by Norwegian vessels in European waters.
During her visit, MEP Carberry toured the Atlantic Dawn Group, one of the region’s leading seafood processing companies, where she praised Killybegs’ commitment to sustainability and innovation. She highlighted the town’s role as a leader in responsible fishing practices, reinforcing the need for policies that support Irish fishers and protect marine resources.
Carberry later met with Fine Gael members in Letterkenny, joined by Senator Nikki Bradley, where discussions focused on regional development priorities and the political landscape affecting Donegal and the wider northwest.
Speaking after her visit, Carberry emphasised the importance of ensuring Ireland’s fishing industry is strongly represented in Brussels:
“Donegal’s fishing industry is a cornerstone of the local economy and a way of life for so many families. It’s vital that their voices are heard and represented in Brussels, particularly as we navigate post-Brexit challenges and ongoing threats from foreign overfishing. I will continue to push for fairer policies that protect Irish fishers and ensure a sustainable future for our coastal communities.”
She also reaffirmed her commitment to ensuring the northwest remains a political priority at both the European and national levels:
“It’s not just about fighting for Donegal in Brussels, it’s about making sure we have a strong, unified voice at every level. I will continue to work alongside my European colleagues and Fine Gael representatives in the Dáil to ensure that the northwest gets the attention and investment it deserves.”
Carberry’s visit underscores a growing political focus on the fishing industry’s future, as stakeholders continue to call for stronger protections, fairer quotas, and action against unsustainable fishing practices by foreign vessels in Irish waters.
Source: Press Release
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