Tributes to Fishing Industry Leader Hugo Boyle
23rd January 2021
Tributes have been paid to fishing industry leader Hugo Boyle, who died unexpectedly earlier this week.
Mr Boyle, a father of four from Falcarragh, Co Donegal, was chief executive of the Irish South and East Fish Producers’ Organisation (IS&EFPO).
“A gentleman who was highly respected right around the coast” is how south-east vessel owner Caitlín Uí Aodha of the IS&EFPO described him.
Fellow industry leaders said his loss would be felt both in Ireland and Europe.
Mr Boyle, a former fisherman and vessel owner who was based in Achill Sound, Co Mayo, had been ill for several years.
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Post-Brexit tensions have surfaced in the fishing sector with agriculture minister Charlie McConalogue criticised for the “chaotic” handling of a permit system for Irish fishing vessels in British waters.
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