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Sea-Fisheries Protection authority to exhibit at the Skipper Expo. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA), Ireland’s competent regulatory authority for the regulation of sea-fisheries and seafood safety, will be exhibiting at […]
SFPA Publishes Fisheries Information Notice on closed areas in the South East. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently published a Fisheries Information Notice (FIN) entitled ‘South East Closed Areas.’ The purpose […]
BIM Annual Fisheries Report based on findings of National Seafood Survey shows significant economic challenges faced by sector in 2022. The Irish fishing industry faced significant challenges in 2022 with […]
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 […]
SFPA issues Information Notice on Sales Notes. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority reminds commercial buyers of fishery products of legal obligations with relation to Sales Notes. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
SFPA launches training video on Landing Obligation Compliance for the fishing industry. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is pleased to announce the release of a new, comprehensive training video focusing […]
NGOs call on Irish Ministers to make fisheries management central to climate action. NGOs today called for cross-departmental action from Ireland’s government to enable a transition to low impact, low […]
Further support for Irish inshore fisheries sector. In a meeting with representatives of the Inshore fisheries sector, Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue announced a new […]
Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority seek participants for pilot remote electronic monitoring project. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is seeking a number of Irish registered fishing vessels to participate in a Remote […]
SFPA assists owners & skippers of 12-15 metre vessels in transition to electronic recording & reporting. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) are to provide training to owners & skippers of […]
Irish final reminder on weigh permits. Ireland’s Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently issued a final reminder to all approved Demersal Operators, to submit their applications for the renewal of their Weigh […]
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 […]
BIM publishes inaugural Annual Fisheries Report. BIM’s National Seafood Survey provides insights into the status of Ireland’s catching sector on an annual basis. It is an integral part of fisheries’ […]
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 Brexit mitigation scheme for fisheries cooperatives. Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, has announced a new Brexit mitigation scheme for fisheries cooperatives negatively impacted by […]
Killybegs Harbour development plan. Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, has announced the award of a €10.5 million (excluding VAT) capital works contract to complete […]
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 […]
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