The Irish Fish Producers Organisation is Ireland’s longest established representative body for fish producers. Our members are owners of commercial sea-fishing vessels of all sizes across the country.
What does a Fish Producers’ Organisation do?
Fish Producers’ Organisations (FPOs) are cooperatives of fishing companies, officially recognised bodies set up by fishery producers. FPOs manage their members’ fishing quotas, represent their members’ interests at a Government, EU and policy level, and improve market conditions for the catch. FPO’s are at the forefront of delivering a sustainable and profitable future for the Irish seafood sector.
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The Fishing Daily: Irish Fishing Industry Welcomes New Fish Protection Rules
New rules to combat unsustainable fishing practices have been welcomed by the Irish fishing industry who say it is a big step forward in safeguarding shared fish stocks, which were threatened by overfishing activity. The Irish Fish Producers Organisation has commended...
Tom MacSweeney: “The Government must be clear – the industry is being forced out of business….”
The Irish fishing industry is down more than €37m in landings, a huge drop. All sectors of the industry from the big pelagic boats to the smallest inshore boats are united in opinion – the industry is in its worst crisis ever and the Government is not doing enough to...
How it all started
The IFPO was established at the instigation, and with the support, of the EU as part of the organisational structure necessary for the operation of the Common Fisheries Policy.
Formed in 1975, it is comprised of member fishermen based coast-wide. The Organisation is concerned with the management of member’s fishing activities, both catching and marketing, with a view to making the best use of the available fish stocks and optimising returns. The IFPO represents those engaged in Pelagic, Whitefish, Shellfish and Inshore sectors.
How would you benefit from being a Member?
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8 Anvil Court, Killybegs, Co Donegal , Ireland