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Fuel Cost Rises Catastrophic for Fishing Fleet
The Seafood Ireland Alliance (SIA) is urging Government to consider support measures as fuel costs 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...
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...
EU Fisheries Commissioner Urged to act on Crisis
The Seafood Ireland Alliance (SIA) has pressed EU Fisheries Commissioner Costas Kadis for urgent action to address the escalating crisis facing Ireland’s fishing fleet, processors and service industries. SIA members met online with Commissioner Kadis on Thursday (12...
Common Fisheries Policy has failed Irish fishing industry
The Seafood Ireland Alliance (SIA) says today’s EU Fisheries Council deal is a betrayal of Ireland’s fishing industry. The Alliance says the Member States and European Commission has reneged on commitments embedded in the Common Fisheries Policy designed to protect...
Fishing Leaders First Meeting with Taoiseach Ahead of Crucial EU Quota Talks
Seafood Ireland Alliance stresses unity and government support as sector faces €200m threat The Seafood Ireland Alliance (SIA) will hold its first formal meeting with the Taoiseach on Wednesday, 3 December, at a critical time for Ireland’s fishing and seafood sectors....
Fishing Leaders Urge MEPs to Back Emergency EU Action
The Seafood Ireland Alliance will meet Irish MEPs in Brussels tomorrow (12th Nov), to push for immediate EU action to protect Ireland’s seafood industry and the coastal communities that depend on it. The group — representing the country’s main fishing and processing...
Fishing Faces €200m Hit from 70% Mackerel Quota Cut
Ireland’s fishing industry warns of losses up to €200m over a 70% mackerel quota cut and other deep cuts for 2026. It is expected that the EU will make the quota cuts following new international advice recommending deep cuts to key pelagic and whitefish fish stocks...
Irish Mackerel Quota Faces Devastating 70% Cut
EU Must Act Against Coastal States’ Overfishing The fishing industry is bracing for a catastrophic 2026 cut of 70% of the Irish mackerel quota, a move that could collapse the Irish fishing sector and devastate major fishing communities. “The scientific recommendation...