May 20, 2024 | News Releases
Ireland has a strong and enduring commitment to Europe and we are good Europeans in that regard. Participation in the EU project has been beneficial to the overall development of our economy and of our society generally. However, since its inception in 1983, the...
Apr 30, 2024 | News Articles
Fishing opportunities have been reduced by major storms, according to one of the leading Irish fish producer organisations. “Eleven major storms since January first,” says Aodh O Donnell, Chief Executive of the Irish Fish Producers Organisation. This has left many of...
Mar 26, 2024 | Latest News, News Releases, Wind Farms
Ireland’s Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy needs to recognise the rights and livelihoods of other pre-existing Marine Users. Fishing is a key traditional user of the marine space, contributing € 1.3 Bn GDP to the Blue Economy. The fishing industry supports 15,600...
Mar 25, 2024 | Latest News, News Articles
Irish Fish Producers Organisation CEO Aodh O’Donnell is warning that, while talks remain at an exploratory stage, a deal would not be good for Ireland. Reports say Irish trawlers would be allocated an extra 15 million blue whiting quota this year on condition...
