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Here's a version that's **under 4,000 characters** (including spaces) while preserving the key policy points. --- # North Donegal Fishermen's Group (NDFG) ## Response to the European Commission Call for Evidence Water Resilience Research & Innovation Strategy North Donegal Fishermen's Group (NDFG) represents the inshore fishing fleet operating around the Inishowen Peninsula, including Lough Swilly, Malin Head and…

This consultation touches four policy areas that NDFG is already engaged in: **maritime affairs, fisheries, environment, and research & innovation**. That means your response should position fishermen as contributors to solutions, not simply stakeholders affected by policy.

**Feedback on the Call for Evidence European Ocean Research and Innovation Strategy** The North Donegal Fishermen's Group (NDFG) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the development of the European Ocean Research and Innovation Strategy.

The review of the electricity grid connection network codes is welcomed as an important step in supporting the energy transition while maintaining the security and reliability of the European electricity system.

**Feedback on the Call for Evidence EU Critical Raw Materials Centre** The North Donegal Fishermen's Group (NDFG) welcomes the European Commission's proposal to establish an EU Critical Raw Materials Centre. In an increasingly uncertain geopolitical environment, strengthening Europe's resilience through secure and sustainable access to critical raw materials is essential to achieving the EU's industrial, energy…

The update of the list of approved ship recycling facilities is welcomed as an important measure to ensure that end-of-life vessels are dismantled in accordance with high environmental and health and safety standards. However, the practical challenges faced by owners of small fishing vessels should also be recognised.

This is one of the most important consultations of the year for NDFG because it shapes the Commission's thinking before it proposes the **2027 fishing opportunities**. I'd keep the submission focused on strategic issues that affect the inshore fleet and avoid stock-specific arguments unless they're supported by evidence.

# NDFG Submission to the European Commission **Draft Commission Implementing Regulation Financial Compensation for Final Consumers under ETS2** **Submitted by: North Donegal Fishermens Group (NDFG)** North Donegal Fishermens Group welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft Commission Implementing Regulation concerning financial compensation for final consumers of fuels facing ETS2 carbon costs where…

While supporting the further implementation of harmonised sustainability data within EU agriculture, we encourage the European Commission to consider the development of an equivalent sustainability data framework for Europe's fisheries sector, particularly small-scale coastal fisheries.

The objective of increasing participation in adult learning and reducing skills gaps is strongly supported. Lifelong learning is essential for improving productivity, resilience and economic competitiveness across all sectors.

**Feedback on the Evaluation of the European Environment Agency (EEA) and the European Environment Information and Observation Network (EIONET)** The European Environment Agency and EIONET play an essential role in providing the environmental evidence that supports EU policy and decision-making.

# Submission by the North Donegal Fishermens Group ## Draft Delegated Regulation implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 ### Green-listing certain waste for the purposes of shipments to recovery between Member States **Submitted by:** North Donegal Fishermens Group (NDFG) **Region:** North Donegal, Ireland **Date:** August 2026 --- ## 1.