Ireland News
HSA Targets Irish Fishing Vessels
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) will begin a national sea fishing inspection campaign on Tuesday 3rd June aimed at raising awareness of the hazards faced in the industry and the importance of managing safety and health before leaving port and while at sea....
IFA Aquaculture Attends High-Level Meeting with EU Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans
IFA Aquaculture had an opportunity to engage with EU Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans Costas Kadís, together with Minister of State for Fisheries and the Marine, Timmy Dooley TD, during a high-level meeting with Irish seafood sector representatives at...
EU Fisheries Commissioner Hears Call for CFP Review
Fishing Leaders Hold ‘Positive’ Meeting with Commissioner Kadis and Minister Dooley The Seafood Ireland alliance has reiterated its call for a comprehensive review of the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), particularly to secure a fairer quota allocation for Ireland....
EMFAF Grant Aid Schemes Reopen For Seafood Industry
Irish seafood processors, aquaculture operators and young people working in fishing can avail of funding to invest in their businesses through the reopening of grant aid schemes, which are administered by BIM. The Sustainable Aquaculture Scheme, Young Fishermen...
Ireland proud to host European Maritime Day 2025 in Cork
The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, together with Cork City Council and the European Commission, is proud to host the prestigious European Maritime Day (EMD) 2025 in Cork on 21-23 May. This annual EU event brings Europe's maritime community...
€4.33 Million For 57 Local Authority Marine Infrastructure Projects
Minister of State Dooley announces allocation of €4.33 million for 57 Local Authority Marine Infrastructure projects Following on from his March announcement of the scheme to provide investment in publicly owned marine infrastructure, Minister of State for...
Ministers Welcome Outcome of EU-UK Summit For Fisheries
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, along with Minister of State Timmy Dooley TD have welcomed the positive outcome of today’s EU-UK summit for Ireland’s fisheries sector. Commenting on today’s announcement, Minister Heydon...
Pat the Cope Gallagher Elected Vice Chairperson Of Fisheries Committee
Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher was elected Vice Chairperson by the members of the Fisheries and Maritime Affairs Committee at today’s meeting of the newly established Oireachtas Committee . Deputy Gallagher expressed his delight at being elected and stated massive...
RNLI Lifeboat Coxswains With Almost A Century Of Volunteering Retire
Two RNLI volunteer lifeboat coxswains have bid an emotional farewell to their stations in Wexford and West Cork after retiring with almost a century of lifesaving behind them. The RNLI paid tribute to the incredible service of the two men as National Volunteer Week...
Ireland’s seafood economy worth €1.24 billion in 2024
The value of Ireland’s seafood economy increased to €1.24 billion in GDP terms last year, an increase of 4% compared to 2023. This was largely driven by increases in exports (+9%), stronger domestic sales (+3%) and an increase in landings to Irish ports (+11%). In...
EU-UK Fishing Deal Fails Ireland – IFPO
"EU Must Address Historic Imbalance for Irish Fishing Industry" The Irish Fish Producers Organisation say the Government must meet the EU Commission to determine how our fishing industries can survive on reduced quotas. The call comes as the EU announces plans to...
Step aboard the RV Tom Crean and see it all at the Marine Institute’s Wild Atlantic Expo
The Marine Institute is inviting the public to step aboard Ireland’s newest marine research vessel, the RV Tom Crean, as it opens to the public for the very first time during European Maritime Days to Play. Taking place on Friday 23rd May and Saturday 24th May...