Reallocation of unused fishing quota to Ireland could create 2,500 jobs

Around 43,000 tonnes of fish worth an estimated €177m went uncaught by other EU member states in 2021. Irish fishing industry representatives are calling for the reallocation of these unused quotas. Picture: Dan Linehan

As many as 2,500 jobs could be created if the EU reallocated other member states’ unused fishing quota to Ireland, newly released figures show.

Previously unpublished but official data on EU quotas show that in 2021 alone, around 43,000 tonnes worth an estimated €177m went uncaught by other member states.