Ireland News
IFPO Welcomes Minister Dooley’s Call on Norway Mackerel Overfishing
Ireland’s mackerel industry faces crisis as Norway continues to overfish, warns the Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO). Chief executive Aodh O Donnell welcomed Marine Minister Timmy Dooley’s tough stance on the issue at the EU’s Agri Fish Council meeting...
Seafood Ireland Alliance Call for New Sprat Management Regime
The Seafood Ireland Alliance (SIA) is calling for urgent action to introduce a new, science-based management plan for sprat fishing. The group warns that an outright ban could hurt fishing communities without delivering real conservation benefits. The SIA has...
Ireland’s Main Fishing Ports Face Growing Challenges
Ireland’s main fishing ports continue to support jobs, businesses, and rural communities but face growing challenges. This is according to new reports published by Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) Ireland’s Seafood Development Agency. The reports,...
Sinn Féin Survey Highlights Systemic Crisis In The Irish Fishing Industry
Sinn Féin Fisheries and Seafood Survey highlights systemic crisis in the Irish fishing and seafood industry - Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD and Conor D. McGuinness TD Sinn Féin spokesperson on Fisheries and the Marine, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD, and Chair of the...
Learning About Irish Lobsters
Sixth class pupils from St. Mary’s National School in Carrigaline, Co. Cork marked World Oceans Day this week by delving into the world of sustainable fisheries and conservation efforts during a visit from the Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) Aquaculture Remote Classroom...
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...