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.
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Some Irish Fleet landing in France for cheaper fuel
Fishing and seafood organisations say they’re ‘hopeful’ that the Minister for the Marine is about to announce a national fuel aid scheme for the Irish fleet. Representatives of the industry met with Minister Charlie McConalogue this week to discuss escalating fuel costs. EU funding is already in place to support such fuel aid, but to date, Ireland had failed to implement one.
Legislate Now to Protect Migrant Fishers
Statement from IFPO chief executive, Aodh O Donnell, on Migrant Fishers' Rights: “The IFPO unequivocally supports the right of all non-EEA migrant fishers to fair treatment in the workplace. Traditionally, many crew members on Irish fishing vessels are ‘share-fishers’...
Changes to Permit System for Non-EEA Fishing Crew Given Qualified Welcome
Changes to the permit system for non-EEA fishing crew proposed by a Government review have been given a qualified welcome by the Irish branch of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF). ITF campaign lead for Ireland Michael O’Brien said a “major...
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