Commissioner Borg accompanied Marine Minister of Ireland Pat the Cope Gallagher to several venues around the country to gain a first hand view of the Irish Fishing Industry and meet the various stakeholders in the sector.
Kenmare Bay in Co. Kerry was the first destination for the delegation. Here the Commissioner listened to the views of the Irish South and West Fisheries Organisation and the Irish Farmers Association.
A further series of meetings was held near Killarney where Minister Gallagher and Commissioner Borg met with the Irish Fish Producers Organisation and the Irish Fishermen's Organisation representing Aquaculture. He also met with the Irish South and East Fishermen's Organisation and representatives from the Processing Industry.
"I am delighted that Commissioner Borg has taken such an active interest in Irish affairs. This visit is an unique opportunity for the Industry to highlight their concerns to the Commissioner and I hope that the series of meetings we are holding today will enable the Commissioner to obtain an accurate view of the Irish Fishing Industry." says Minister Gallagher
The delegation continued later that evening to Co. Donegal where a reception and dinner was hosted by Minister Gallagher for Commissioner Borg, his party and Industry representatives. Commissioner Borg will be continuing his visit tomorrow morning with further meetings with Industry Organisations and will be viewing Killybegs Harbour before departing for Belfast.
