Jul 27, 2023 | News Articles
Taoiseach Told Louder Voice in Europe Essential for Fishing Industry Growth Cooperation and a coordinated approach is vital to reverse the decline of the Irish fishing industry and foster growth, the Taoiseach heard at a meeting with sector representatives earlier...
Jul 19, 2023 | News Articles
Irish fishing industry organisations have given a qualified welcome to an ecological analysis relating to potential marine protected areas (MPAs) in the Irish Sea. The recently published report recommends a list of 40 sensitive species and habitats which should be...
Jun 27, 2023 | News Articles
The fishing and wind energy sectors must work together if Ireland is to protect both our energy and food security. That’s according to the Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO), who say meaningful and not token co-operation is needed. “Irish fishing communities...
May 26, 2023 | Latest News, News Articles
The Irish Fish Producers Organisation has issued a call for urgent funding for the pelagic sector, to address the loss of €28m from Brexit’s impact. Killybegs based IFPO chief executive, Aodh O Donnell criticised the failure to implement measures amounting to €29m...
May 26, 2023 | Fishing, Fishing Quotas, News Articles
The Irish Fish Producers Organisation has issued a call for urgent funding for the pelagic sector, to address the loss of €28m from Brexit’s impact. IFPO chief executive, Aodh O Donnell criticised the government’s failure to implement measures amounting to €29m for...
May 7, 2023 | Fishing Quotas, Latest News, News Articles
Caitlín Uí Aodha’s family has fished since before the Famine. She lost her husband in the Tit Bonhomme disaster and returned to the sea herself. Now, she has decommissioned her fishing boat. Neil Michael reports. Caitlín Uí Aodha doesn’t cry easily but tears...