Nov 16, 2023 | Latest News, News Articles
Read the article from the Derry People/Donegal News Here >>> The issue of Donegal’s declining fishing industry was also discussed along with claims of government negligence and EU regulations. Aodh O’Donnell, from the Irish Fish Producers Organisation,...
Oct 23, 2023 | Latest News, News Articles
Today’s Irish Examiner reports in a comprehensive feature that some of the biggest fish processing companies in Ireland are set for a fight for survival by confronting the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority. In response, IFPO CEO Aodh O Donnell comments “Sadly, the...
Oct 18, 2023 | News Articles
Read the Donegal Daily article here >>> The Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO) has welcomed the announcement of over €25m in EU aid to the Irish pelagic sector. The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €25.6 million Irish scheme...
Oct 6, 2023 | Latest News, News Articles
Read the article from RTE here >>> A total of 39 Irish fishing vessels will be scrapped as part of a Brexit-related decommissioning scheme. The Brexit Voluntary Permanent Cessation Scheme was announced in 2021 and supports vessels in the polyvalent and beam...
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...
