Jun 27, 2023 | News Articles
The fishing and wind energy sectors must work together if Ireland is to protect both our energy and food security. That’s according to the Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO), who say meaningful and not token co-operation is needed. “Irish fishing communities...
Feb 9, 2023 | Fishing, News Articles
Windfarms and Fishermen: An analysis of the current situation by Tom MacSweeney. Relations between the fishing industry and wind farm developers appear to be poor at the Seafood /Offshore Renewable Energy Working Group. This was set up by the Minister for Housing,...
Oct 28, 2022 | Latest News, News Articles
The Irish fishing industry is ‘not being consulted’ about offshore wind developments in Irish waters, reports Lorna Siggins. Irish Fish Producers’ Organisation (IFPO) chief executive Aodh Ó Donnell, who was one of six industry representatives to take part in a recent...
Oct 19, 2022 | Latest News, Wind Farms
Minister Must Consult Fishing Industry The Irish fishing industry say they have a right to be consulted about offshore wind farms because it affects their livelihoods. Spokesperson Aodh O Donnell says every industry needs to co-operate to reduce fossil fuels but...
