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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 >>>>
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Irish Times Report on New Taskforce
By Hugh Dooley The full-time equivalent of more than 2,300 jobs in the fisheries sector are “at risk without swift intervention”, industry representatives warned as a Government taskforce on the industry sat for the first time on Monday. The taskforce held its first...
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...
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...
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...
Ocean FM: Fishing industry representatives meet Taoiseach this afternoon
Fishing industry representatives from the North West will meet with the Taoiseach this afternoon ahead of the annual EU quota negotiations. The Seafood Ireland Alliance are concerned about an estimated €94 million reduction in quota cuts next year:...
Marine Media 2nd December 2025: Fishing Leaders First Meeting with Taoiseach Ahead of Crucial EU Quota Talks
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. With the EU December Fisheries Council only days away, the meeting is a key chance to show...
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 leaders meet with MEPs over EU quota cuts
A group of leaders from the Irish fishing industry were in Brussels yesterday. The Seafood Ireland Alliance met with MEP’s to urge them to back emergency EU action to save the industry. This comes as new EU scientific advice points to quota cuts for key Irish fish...
The Fishing Daily: Minister Heydon Highlights Major Cuts Facing Irish Fishing Quotas
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, has warned that the Irish fishing and seafood industries face a difficult year ahead following the publication of scientific advice. Read more from the The Fishing Daily here...
The Skipper: Eight-Point Emergency Action Plan as 2026 Quotas Threaten Sector Collapse
Irish Fishing Industry Demands Eight-Point Emergency Action Plan as 2026 Quotas Threaten Sector Collapse United industry front presents comprehensive rescue package as proposed mackerel, blue whiting and whitefish cuts could eliminate thousands of jobs The December...