Brendan Byrne
Brendan Byrne is the chief executive of the Irish Fish Processors and Exporters Association, an organization representing the interests of the Irish fish processing sector. He has been vocal about the challenges facing the agri-food industry, particularly in light of proposed EU tariffs that could negatively impact Irish fish exports to the US and the broader fishing community.
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Recent news mentions
Brendan Byrne is a street photographer who drove Michael Hopkins and Steve Reeves around Dublin during a visit.
The 100-year-old Irish man in London – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-07
Brendan Byrne of the Irish Fish Processors and Exporters group warned that processing plants now faced a huge threat.
Irish fishing industry warns of thousands of job losses after quotas slashed in EU deal – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-13
Brendan and Liz Byrne run Lagom.
The best places to eat and drink in Kenmare – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-17
Brendan is one of the owners of Lagom in Kenmare, having spent two years in Stockholm.
A Goldilocks moment where Swedish harmony meets fired-up Kerry fare – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-29
Brendan Byrne is the chief executive of the Irish Fish Processors and Exporters Association, advocating for the exclusion of fish products from tariffs.
What does the latest round of EU retaliatory tariffs mean for Ireland? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-10
