Oct 16, 2024 | Video/Audio
Support has been given locally over the calls to ban Norway from fishing in Irish waters. The European Commission is being urged to block Norwegian fishing vessels amid fears of overfishing, while local fisheries are stuck with limited quotas. While the Irish Fish...
Oct 15, 2024 | Latest News, News Articles
Fish producers have issued a call to ban Norway from fishing in Irish waters. The Irish Fish Producers Organisation say Norway’s overfishing practices are the main cause of a scientifically recommended mackerel quota cut of 22% next year, which will hit Ireland...
Oct 14, 2024 | Latest News, News Articles
The new Seafood Ireland group travelled to Brussels last week to seek support from MEPs, following confirmation in two reports of a sharp decline in Irish landings. Noting that landings by Irish vessels fell by a ‘staggering’ €37m last year compared to 2022, according...
Sep 18, 2024 | Latest News, News Articles
New rules to combat unsustainable fishing practices have been welcomed by the Irish fishing industry who say it is a big step forward in safeguarding shared fish stocks, which were threatened by overfishing activity. The Irish Fish Producers Organisation has commended...
Jun 25, 2024 | Latest News, News Articles
FISH producers from West Cork are linking up with processing and production organisations nationwide as part of new drive to influence national and EU fishing policy. Five fish producing and processing seafood organisations are demanding change at national and EU...