Aug 21, 2025 | Common Fisheries Policy, Fishing, Fishing Quotas, Latest News, News Releases
By Aodh O Donnell, Chief Executive of the Irish Fish Producers Organisation (Written for The Skipper) This month’s visit of Tánaiste Simon Harris TD to Killybegs was far more than a formality — it marked a significant moment of recognition for Ireland’s fishing...
Nov 20, 2024 | Latest News, News Articles
Statement from Seafood Ireland alliance, representing fishing and seafood processing sectors: The fishing and seafood processing sector have welcomed Fine Gael’s manifesto support for a dedicated Minister of State for Fisheries and a review of the EU Common Fisheries...
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...
Sep 20, 2024 | Latest News, News Articles
Today, the alliance of five Irish fishing producing and processing seafood organisations issued a response to the annual Business of Seafood Report recently published by BIM. In acknowledging BIM for compiling the synopsis on the performance of the seafood industry,...
Jul 27, 2023 | News Articles
Taoiseach Told Louder Voice in Europe Essential for Fishing Industry Growth Cooperation and a coordinated approach is vital to reverse the decline of the Irish fishing industry and foster growth, the Taoiseach heard at a meeting with sector representatives earlier...