Apr 24, 2025 | News Articles
The Irish Fish Producers’ Organisation (IFPO) is seeking urgent reform of sea fisheries legislation after a recent acquittal in a Donegal court. As The Irish Times reports, Gareth Murphy, master of the Western Chieftain fishing vessel, was acquitted of charges of...
Apr 18, 2025 | News Articles
Judge directs jury to return verdict of not guilty for Gareth Murphy, master of the Western Chieftain, due to failure by DPP to present fundamental evidence A call has been made for the urgent reform of Ireland’s sea fisheries legislation after a trawler master was...
Mar 3, 2025 | Latest News, News Releases
Fishing and seafood processing representatives have described as ‘positive’ their first meeting with the new Marine Minister and his officials. Seafood Ireland spokesperson Dominic Rihan said there’d been a ‘very constructive exchange of views with Minister Timmy...
Feb 25, 2025 | News Articles
MEP visits Donegal, meets key fishing representatives, and vows to fight for fair policies in Brussels MEP Nina Carberry visited Donegal yesterday, holding key discussions with fishing industry representatives in Killybegs alongside Senator Manus Boyle. The visit...
Feb 10, 2025 | Video/Audio
The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Scheme is set to transform how fishing gear waste is managed in Ireland from January 2025. This video highlights key steps for fishermen, including buying gear from registered producers and managing legacy gear responsibly....
