Mar 9, 2026 | Fishing, Latest News, News Articles
By Neil Michael Up to 40% of Ireland’s off shore fishing fleet for white fish could be destroyed under any new State-funded decommissioning scheme, according to fishing industry representatives. Decommissioning of fishing vessels is one of a suite of measures used in...
Mar 5, 2026 | Latest News, Video/Audio
Ireland’s fishing industry has reacted with anger to a new EU–Norway fisheries deal. The Irish Fish Producers’ Organisation and the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation say the agreement heavily favours Norway. Norway will gain access to blue whiting worth about €21.5...
Mar 5, 2026 | Common Fisheries Policy, Fishing, Fishing Quotas, Latest News, News Releases
The Irish Fish Producers’ Organisation (IFPO) and the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) have reacted with shock and outrage to the latest EU–Norway fisheries deal. Norway stands to gain nearly €10 million more than the EU under the latest fisheries deal. Signed...
Mar 5, 2026 | Fishing, Fishing Quotas, Latest News, News Articles
Ireland’s fishing industry has reacted with anger to a new EU–Norway fisheries agreement. The Irish Fish Producers’ Organisation and the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation say the agreement heavily favours Norway. Norway will gain access to blue whiting worth about...
Feb 16, 2026 | Common Fisheries Policy, Fishing, Fishing Quotas, Latest News, Video/Audio
By Shane Ó Curraighín and Dyane Connor The first meeting of a taskforce set up as a result of the loss of one third of Ireland’s fishing quota this year, estimated to cost the fishing industry €105 million, is taking place at Howth Harbour. Industry groups have...
