Jun 16, 2025 | News Releases
The Seafood Ireland Alliance (SIA) is calling for urgent action to introduce a new, science-based management plan for sprat fishing. The group warns that an outright ban could hurt fishing communities without delivering real conservation benefits. The SIA has...
May 27, 2025 | Latest News, News Releases
Fishing Leaders Hold ‘Positive’ Meeting with Kadis and Minister Dooley Castletownbere, Friday 23rd May 2025 – The Seafood Ireland alliance has reiterated its call for a comprehensive review of the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), particularly to secure a fairer...
May 20, 2025 | Latest News, Video/Audio
Aodh O’Donnell, featured on BBC World Business Report discussing the challenges facing Ireland’s fishing industry and the need for fairer policies. Listen from 7 mins in: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct76sq
May 19, 2025 | Latest News, Video/Audio
Britain’s agreed on what’s being described as a ‘landmark’ deal with the EU. The two sides announced details of the agreement at the first summit of its kind in London since Brexit. It will see European fishing access to UK waters for another 12 years, while barriers...
May 19, 2025 | News Articles
“EU Must Address Historic Imbalance for Irish Fishing Industry” Irish fishing leaders say the Government must meet the EU Commission to determine how our fishing industries can survive on reduced quotas. The call comes as the EU announces plans to extend their current...