Minister Connick described the meeting as "a good exchange of views on significant issues affecting all sectors of our fishing industries, north and south."
The topics discussed by the Ministers included the impacts of the Cod Recovery Plan, the management of the prawn fishery in the Irish Sea, the upcoming EU negotiations on fishing opportunities for 2011 and the Community's review of the Common Fisheries Policy.
Minister Connick said: "Minister Gildernew and I had a very good discussion. Our meeting was a valuable opportunity for us to examine these important issues together and to explore areas of mutual interest. I am committed to working together with Minister Gildernew over the coming months, to help safeguard the interests of Irish fishermen."
Priority Fisheries Issues Identified
IRELAND - The Ministers of Agriculture for Ireland (Sean Connick) and Northern Ireland (Michelle Gildernew) have met in Dublin to identify potential and current fisheries issues that need to be dealt with.
