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IRISH INDEPENDENT: Fishing organisation calls for action over ‘catastrophic’ rise in fuel costs
Emma Ryan Fri 13 Mar 2026 Fishing leaders in County Donegal are urging the Government to consider support measures as fuel prices surge. Concerns have been raised about the pressure the increasing fuel costs is having on the industry and the risk of boats being...
Irish Examiner: Decommissioning ‘one option to be looked at’ for fishing fleet
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...
Irish fishing groups condemn EU–Norway fisheries agreement
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...
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Surging Fuel Prices Catastrophic for Fishing Fleet
The Seafood Ireland Alliance (SIA) is urging Government to consider support measures as fuel prices surge. “Fuel is the single largest operational cost for many vessels”, says Irish Fish Producers Organisation chief executive Aodh O Donnell. “So, escalating fuel costs...
Ireland Cut Adrift by EU–Norway Fisheries Deal
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...
Call for Urgent Action as Seafood Task Force Convenes
Ireland’s seafood industry is calling for immediate, practical measures to protect fleets and coastal communities as the new Seafood Task Force begins its work today. The Seafood Ireland Alliance has welcomed the establishment of the Task Force but warned that urgent...
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RTE DRIVETIME: Spiraling fuel costs putting industries in crisis
20th March 2026 Aodh O’Donnell CEO of the Irish Fish Producer’s Organisation & Elaine Dunne of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers outline how rising energy costs are affecting their industries. Listen in here >>>>
Highland Radio News on EU-Norway Fisheries Deal
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...
RTE 6.1 News and RTE News on New Seafood Taskforce
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 warned...
Nuacht RTE Raidió na Gaeltachta: Chéad Chruinniú an Tascfhórsa
Beidh an chéad chruinniú ag an tascfhórsa a bunaíodh le déileáil le laghdú ar chuóta éisc na hÉireann, ar siúl i mBinn Éadair inniu. Dúirt an t-iascaire as Ailt an Chorráin, Ciarán Ó Dochartaigh, gur thóg na bádaí uilig a gcuótaí murlais in aon turas iascaireachta...
RTE News on the EU fishing quota agreement
By Shane Ó Curraighín North West Correspondent Minister of State for Fisheries Timmy Dooley has said that the outcome of an EU fishing quota agreement for next year will present a "very real challenge" for fishermen as fishing organisations say the agreement could...
RTE Ear to the Ground on Mackerel Quota Cuts
Season 6 Episode 6 of RTE Ear to the Ground reports on the proposed cut in the EU's mackerel quota cuts, ahead of the annual EU fishing negotiations. Watch it back here >>>>
RTE: Fishing industry representatives will meet Taoiseach
By Shane Ó Curraighín North West Correspondent Fishing industry representatives will meet Taoiseach Micheál Martin this afternoon ahead of the annual EU quota negotiations. The Seafood Ireland Alliance said the sector is facing an estimated €94 million reduction in...
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