by Lia ní Aodha | Jun 4, 2020 | Featured Article, News
Of little surprise, no doubt, to Ireland’s fishermen and women, uptake on the Minister’s COVID-19 Tie-up Scheme for the Irish fleet so far has been low. Out of those who did apply, less than 63% were granted eligibility to the scheme. A statement from BIM this...
by Bríd Boyle | Jun 4, 2020 | Featured Article, Irish Skipper Expo News
Mara Media, the organiser of Irish Skipper Expo 2020, has been informed by the event venue, UL Sport Arena, that it has entered into an agreement with HSE – (Irish Health Service Executive), to use its facilities as a field hospital in response to the COVID-19...
by Lia ní Aodha | May 21, 2020 | Featured Article, News
In rejecting impassioned appeals for specific COVID supports from a beleaguered fishing industry which is fighting for its very survival in the face of the pandemic, Agriculture Minister Michael Creed and his officials have effectively turned their back on the sector....
by Lia ní Aodha | May 12, 2020 | Featured Article
As a result of the current situation, over the past months, we have realised one way or another our readers may not be able to access our print edition. This month, logistical difficulties beyond our control have caused delays in the delivery of the May issue and for...
by Lia ní Aodha | May 8, 2020 | Featured Article
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, T.D, has today (May 8th) announced a temporary voluntary fleet tie-up scheme for fishing vessels in the Polyvalent, Beam Trawl and Specific segments of the fishing fleet. Eligible vessels will be...
by Lia ní Aodha | May 5, 2020 | Featured Article, News
A French-flagged, Spanish-owned longliner that landed in Castletownbere less than two weeks ago has been quarantined in a Spanish port after the skipper and several crew members onboard tested positive for coronavirus. According to reports in the Spanish press, the...
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