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IFPO Expands Team with Brussels Base
The Irish Fish Producers’ Organisation (IFPO) has appointed Donegal woman, India Kennedy as Executive Assistant to the CEO. Ms Kennedy will be based primarily in Brussels but will support the Killybegs-based organisation’s work in Ireland and across EU institutions....
IFPO Welcome Fuel Support Measures
Statement from Chief Executive, Aodh O Donnell: We welcome the fuel support measures for the fishing sector and the commitment from Minister Dooley to ensure that this segment was included in the support package The implementation of this scheme will ensure a level...
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...