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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]