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New USA import restrictions for salmonids and spiny lobster. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently issued an Information Notice to industry on new USA import restrictions for salmonids and spiny lobster. The […]
SFPA issues advice on closure of edible crab and spider crab fisheries in the biologically sensitive area. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) wishes to advise the fishing industry that the […]
SFPA emphasises seafood safety, trade verification role and sea-fisheries control activities in 2024 Annual Report. 2,276 Fishing Vessel Inspections, 108 Casefiles opened. 2,593 Food Safety Official Controls carried out: 56 […]
SFPA Inshore Patrols on the East Coast The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is continuing its inshore fisheries patrol programme, to support conservation measures and to protect Ireland’s valuable shellfish and […]
Master of French registered fishing vessel sent forward for trial. A Spanish resident and master of the French registered fishing vessel, “Puenteareas Uno”, appeared before Bandon District Court on October 17th 2025 […]
The SFPA publishes Food Safety Information Notice on reduced limits for nitrate/nitrite additives in processed fish & fishery products. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has issued this Food Safety Information Notice […]
Fishing master pleads guilty to fishing without a sea-fishing licence. Fishing Master Brendan Lawlor, with an address in Co. Kerry, pleaded guilty at Tralee District Court on 01st of October 2025, […]
Fishing master pleads guilty to landing without prior authorisation. A master of the third country fishing vessel ‘Speedwell II’ was fined €300 at Buncrana District Court on the 16th of […]
SFPA issues information notice to industry on approved products for export to Taiwan. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently issued an Information Notice to industry in relation to technical requirements for […]
SFPA publishes sanitary survey for Kenmare Bay Inner. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has published the results of a comprehensive Sanitary Survey for Kenmare Bay Inner, undertaken to meet EU requirements for the classification of shellfish production […]
SFPA publishes annual classification list of Ireland’s shellfish production areas. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has published the annual classification list for commercial shellfish (bivalve mollusc) production areas across Ireland, assessing […]
Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority seizes large quantity of illegal lobster in Galway. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA), acting on information received from a member of the public, seized 194 below minimum […]
Joint aerial surveillance operation undertaken by the SFPA and EFCA within the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone. A joint aerial surveillance operation was undertaken by the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) and the […]
Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority publish key statistics 2024. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has published annual statistics relating to landings in Irish ports and by Irish vessels, both home and abroad on […]
SFPA publishes updated food safety information notice on animal by-products regulations. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently published an updated Food Safety Information Notice (FSIN) in relation to seafood operators […]
Fishing master pleads guilty to fishing without a valid sea-fishing licence. A fishing vessel owner and master of the fishing vessel ‘Evan Martin’ was convicted and fined €1,500 at Tralee District […]
SFPA publishes sanitary survey for Wexford Harbour. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has published the results of a comprehensive Sanitary Survey for Wexford Harbour, undertaken to meet EU requirements for […]
European Sea Bass Fishery in the Irish EEZ: SFPA publishes updated Fisheries Information Notice. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently published an updated Fishery Information Notice (FIN) titled ‘European Sea Bass Fishery […]
Fishing master fined for under-recording catches. Shane Wilde, from Co. Dublin, was fined €12,000 at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on the 30th of June 2025, following a guilty plea to […]
Master of French fishing vessel charged with sea-fisheries offences. The master of a French registered sea-fishing vessel, ‘Sister Clare’, has been sent forward for trial in the Circuit Court for […]
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