Ireland News
SFPA Submits Draft Control Plan To EU Commission
The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA), Ireland’s competent regulatory authority for the implementation of sea-fisheries and sea-food safety legislation, states that a Sea-Fisheries Control Plan for the weighing of fishery products after transport to a...
Ireland’s New Research Vessel RV Tom Crean Commissioned Today in Dingle
The RV Tom Crean was commissioned today at a special event in Dingle Harbour by Minister Charlie McConalogue TD, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Ireland's latest marine research vessel has been named the RV Tom Crean after the legendary Irish Explorer...
Irish CFP Review Group Final Report Put Before Cabinet
This morning, Minister for Agriculture, Food & the Marine, Charlie Mc Conalogue T.D, brought the final report of the Irish Common Fisheries Review Group to Cabinet for it to take note of the recommendations of the Group. The Minister established the Group in...
Basking Sharks have been given the status of ‘protected wild animal’ in Irish Waters
Basking Sharks have been given the status of ‘protected wild animal’ under the Wildlife Act Minister of State for Heritage & Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD, and Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, have announced that the...
BIM Announces Interim CEO
Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s Seafood Development Agency, has appointed Caroline Bocquel as its interim CEO. Caroline Bocquel currently holds the role of BIM, Director of Corporate Services, having joined the organisation in 2021. She previously...
BIM publishes inaugural Annual Fisheries Report
BIM’s National Seafood Survey provides insights into the status of Ireland’s catching sector on an annual basis. It is an integral part of fisheries’ performance data reporting to the EU. Based on the most recent survey returns the Annual Fisheries Report 2022: A...
25% growth in sales for Portumna Marine following their first year at the show
As Ireland’s largest stockist of Honda Marine, Portumna Marine have over 100 engines in stock at any one time, ensuring that they have a wide range of products and services for all your boating needs. Exhibiting at the Irish Skipper Expo for the first time in 2022,...
Marine Minister Refuses to Draw Down EU Fuel Aid Despite Zero Cost to Irish Exchequer
Fishing industry representatives say they are confounded and disappointed by the Government’s repeated refusal to draw down EU fuel aid. They met with the Minister for the Marine on Friday 23rd September and urged him to secure the existing EU aid to help with the...
Aquaculture Producers Raise Input Costs & Licensing at Joint Oireachtas Committee
Addressing the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture yesterday, a delegation from IFA Aquaculture highlighted the issue of input costs and licensing issues. Michael Mulloy said aquaculture operators and their businesses will no longer be profitable unless there...
BIM Teams Up with RNLI to Highlight Lifesaving Strategies for fishermen at Sea
Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s Seafood Development Agency has partnered up with the RNLI to deliver a series of one day Man Overboard experiences aimed at Irish fishermen this autumn. The aim is to highlight the importance of wearing a correctly fitted Personal...
Restaurants And Retailers Reminded To Serve Up Legally Sourced Fish And Shellfish By The SFPA
New research for the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) shows that the source of fish and shellfish and the reputation of the seller are key concerns for regular fish eaters 90% of regular fish consumers believe restaurants and food businesses should ensure...
Significant Funding For Capital Projects Under Brexit Blue Economy Scheme
Businesses in Ireland’s coastal communities are being encouraged to apply for the Brexit Blue Economy Enterprise Development Scheme, with funding of up to €200,000 available per capital project. The aim of the Scheme is to stimulate growth in rural coastal...
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