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Hiding behind Europe on fuel assistance for the Irish fishing industry needs to stop, says Sinn Féin. Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Fisheries and the Marine Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD is […]
Irish fishing industry in positive EU meeting. Irish fishing industry representatives held what they described as a ‘positive’ meeting with the EU Fisheries Commission in Brussels last week. In a […]
‘Now is the time for the Irish Government and the EU to address the massive disparity in Ireland’s share of EU fishing quotas’ – That’s according to sector representatives, who […]
Situation facing non-EEA workers in Irish fishing industry not improved. The official publication of Experiences of Non-EEA Workers in the Irish Fishing Industry by Maynooth University Department of Law is confirmation that […]
The Must-Attend Event for the Fishing Industry, Irish Skipper Expo 2025 With all exhibition stands now sold out and a record-breaking number of companies set to exhibit, this year’s Irish […]
A great showcase for the fishing industry: Irish Skipper Expo 2025 With Irish Skipper Expo now taking place every two years, show organiser Mara Media is encouraging the whole industry […]
Irish minister meets fishing industry to discuss EU/Norway negotiations. Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has met fishing industry representatives in the Marine Institute in Galway and discussed […]
Irish Minister discusses challenges with fishing industry. Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, met with representatives of the fishing industry to discuss a number of important […]
Marine Institute to showcase shellfish fisheries and marine biodiversity at the Irish Skipper Expo. The Marine Institute will exhibit at the Irish Skipper Expo on the 21st and 22nd March 2025 […]
Irish Skipper Expo – new layout, new plans. As ever, the organisers of Irish Skipper Expo continue to follow the motto, Your Industry Your Show, taking great strides to evolve the […]
UK secures 150,000 tonnes of fishing opportunities in negotiations with the EU for 2025. The UK fishing industry to benefit from 150,000 tonnes of fishing opportunities – 15,000 tonnes more […]
Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, has secured a significant budget allocation of €177 million for 2025 to support the seafood sector. Minister McConalogue is […]
Northern Irish call for visa mechanism for fishing. The CEO of Northern Ireland Fish Producers Organisation, Harry Wick, has written to the Prime Minister and ministerial colleagues on the issue […]
Mackerel TAC advice confirms Irish worst fears. The scientific advice for mackerel issued by ICES confirms the fears of Irish pelagic fishermen. The 22% advised reduction in Total Allowable Catches […]
Irish Skipper Expo 2025 Poised to be a Spectacular Event With over 75 companies already confirmed, the Irish Skipper Expo 2025 promises to be a spectacular showcase for the fishing […]
Action to address crew social standards in Northern Irish fishing community. Anglo Northern Ireland Fish Producers Organisation (ANIFPO) and Northern Ireland Fish Producers’ Organisation (NIFPO) based in Kilkeel Harbour, Northern Ireland, […]
Common Marketing Standards for Industry, SFPA publishes updated Fisheries Information Notice. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently published an updated Fisheries Information Notice (FIN) on Common Marketing Standards for industry. […]
Irish seek united view for fisheries negotiations. Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Minister McConalogue, T.D., has met with fishing industry representatives for preliminary discussions on the 2025 […]
Irish support scheme for fishing fleet and seafood processors. Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D has announced the opening of four new schemes, co-funded by […]
New regulations on margin of tolerance for fishing logbooks. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently published a new Fisheries Information Notice (FIN) to help prepare industry members for changes to […]
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