The challenges facing coastal communities in the North West have been raised once again in Brussels.
Irish representatives this week pressed the EU for fairness in fishing quotas.
Fine Gael Senator Manus Boyle says there are new opportunities out there for fishermen and its about trying to maximise that at EU level.
Speaking to Ocean FM new, Senator Boyle says the talks were worthwhile and is hopeful that EU Commissioner will take those local concerns on board: