Bord Iascaigh Mhara’s Bold Vision for Irish Fishing | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

Richard Donnelly, newly appointed CEO of Bord Iascaigh Mhara, is navigating Ireland’s fishing industry through a storm of slashed quotas—like a 48% mackerel cut—while rallying fishermen and spotlighting underused “signature species” like ray and ling. He’s pushing to revamp the supply chain, elevate Irish seafood’s value, and expand the BIM Seafood Academy’s training to future-proof the sector. Despite tough odds, Donnelly champions resilience, calls for a stronger Department of the Marine, and insists on celebrating what’s still possible in Ireland’s vital maritime economy. Listen in…