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Fisheries Commissioner Sinkevičius visits Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre. EU Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries Virginijus Sinkevičius today accompanied Minister Charlie Mc Conalogue T.D. on a visit to Killybegs Fishery […]
Killybegs fishers call for Brexit measures. As the UK meanders chaotically out of the EU, the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has called for a suite of mitigation measures for fisheries to […]
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 […]
KFO says it cannot support options in inshore consultation. In responding to the public consultation in Ireland on a review of trawling activity inside the six nautical mile (nm) zone […]
The long running issues concerning the National Parks and Wildlife Service’s (NPWS) unilateral approach to designating Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) and Special Protection Areas (SPAs) in Ireland came to […]
Irish hope for key Fisheries Council. Unlike previous years, negotiators likely to reach final decisions for 2024 on key stocks for Irish fishermen The CEO of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation […]
NPWS approach to designating new conservation areas “lacks scientific integrity.” Three new proposed marine conservation areas which have been ‘foisted upon fishermen and other stakeholders in the last ten months […]
Report underlines sustainability credentials of seafood, says Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO). Killybegs Chief Scientific and Sustainability Officer, Dr Edward Farrell has said ongoing efforts by fishermen to reduce their environmental […]
Chairman of KFO to retire at end of year. The chairman of the board of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has announced that long-serving CEO, Seán O’Donoghue is to retire at […]
BIM and Marine Institute collaborate with pelagic sector to capture Northeast Atlantic mackerel data. Irish pelagic fishers and processors are joining an international scientific initiative to provide vital information which […]
Irish fishing minister meets with fishermen. Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D., held a productive meeting with fishing sector representatives. The agenda included among other […]
KFO and IS&EFPO comment on ecological analysis of the Irish Sea. The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) and the Irish South and East Fish Producers Organisgation (IS&EFPO) have performed an initial […]
Irish Brexit pelagic compensation anger The ongoing, inordinate delay in providing compensation to Irish fishermen impacted by Brexit is an absolute scandal which must be rectified forthwith according to Killybegs […]
Proposed SAC designations have little scientific basis, says KFO. Ireland’s Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH) published a Notice of intention to Designate Porcupine Shelf and Southern Canyons […]
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 […]
Irish meeting on energy costs facing fishing. Ireland’s Fisheries Minister Charlie McConalogue has met representatives of the broad seafood sector covering the fishing fleet, aquaculture and processing. The organisations at […]
Irish fishermen unable to sustain rocketing fuel costs. The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) has called for immediate political action to alleviate the soaring cost of fuel which has many fishermen […]
Fishing industry and Hexicon unveil historic collaboration Floating offshore wind project proposed for the North West The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) and Sinbad Marine Services have signed a Memorandum of […]
Significant Progress On Danish Mackerel Dispute Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) welcomes moves on Danish mackerel dispute Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) CEO, Seán O’Donoghue has welcomed a declaration issued by the […]
Seafood Sector Taskforce public consultation. The Seafood Sector Taskforce committee is now seeking written submissions or observations within the scope of the terms of reference in advance of publication of […]
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