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Industry committed to continuing supply but needs support
Despite the corona crisis hitting seafood markets hard, European fishing groups Europêche and the European Association of Fish Producer Organisations (EAPO) say they are committed to maintaining a supply of seafood for EU consumers during the crisis. The fishing...
EU proposes EMFF funding for fishermen affected by coronavirus
The Commission today (March 13) adopted a €37 billion Coronavirus Response Investment Initiative, designed to support the European healthcare sector, the labour market and SMEs from all affected sectors, including fisheries. The Commission's proposal states: "In order...
EU’s draft negotiating blueprint for Brexit talks offers hope, says KFO
The Killybegs Fisheries Organisation (KFO) has welcomed today’s EU's draft negotiating blueprint for Brexit trade talks stating that insofar as fisheries is concerned, it offers tangible hope to the Irish industry and provides a timely boost after a bruising,...
KFO says UK Fisheries Bill is a ‘poor man’s Trojan horse’
The Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) has expressed its bemusement at the UK Fisheries Bill published today (January 29). The bill, which proposes denying Irish fishermen automatic access to UK waters, would have catastrophic ramifications for the Irish fishing...
Commission’s cod and whiting proposals branded ‘unworkable’
As fishing representatives and ministers for around Europe travel to Brussels for this year’s quota talks, the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) has expressed concern ahead of the annual meeting of the Council of Fisheries Ministers. The KFO believes an...
Commission’s proposed TACs for 2020
Ahead of the 16-17 December Council meeting on Fisheries, the Commission has adopted its proposal for fishing opportunities in 2020 for 72 stocks in the Atlantic and the North Sea: for 32 stocks the fishing quota is either increased or remains the same; for 40 stocks...
EU fisheries’ concerns highlighted to Chief Brexit Negotiator
The Chief Executive of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has expressed his confidence that EU Chief Brexit Negotiator, Michel Barnier, is unequivocally supportive and committed to working for the European fishing fleet as Brexit fast approaches. Seán O’Donoghue...
KFO warns of no-deal port blockades and widespread chaos
“A ‘no-deal’ Brexit will bring flash points and conflict at sea” The Chief Executive of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has issued a stark warning that failure to achieve an orderly Brexit will precipitate “chaos and conflict at sea” with port blockades across...
New name, new venue!
Dates announced for Scottish Skipper Expo 2020 With a new name and an exciting new venue, Scottish Skipper Expo 2020 will be held on 15 and 16 May at the new state-of-the-art P & J Live exhibition arena in Aberdeen. The success of the Aberdeen show in recent...
Skipper Expo Aberdeen 2019 (Video)
Now in its 10th year, Scottish Skipper Expo is Scotland’s flagship fisheries show that attracts large numbers of exhibitors and visitors from all over the world. The show was founded by Mara Media, a publishing and event management company based in Co. Donegal,...
Life-Jacket Saves Fisherman’s Life
A fisherman who went overboard off the coast of Salcombe earlier this morning (Sunday 10 March) has been rescued alive by the HM Coastguard Newquay helicopter after being in very rough seas for an hour. HM Coastguard was coordinating the large scale search and rescue...
UK Fisheries Minister Resigns Over Brexit Delay
UK Fisheries minister UK Fisheries minister George Eustice has resigned over Theresa May's decision to allow a vote on delaying Brexit if her deal is rejected again by MPs. Mr Eustice said that while he would vote for her deal when it comes back before MPs, he wants...
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