Ireland News
Actions of SFPA create a hard border on the island of Ireland – IFPEA
Fisheries control authority does not recognise Derry as part of Ireland The actions of the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) to remove the in-factory weighing permits of the two fish processors from Killybegs is condemned as nothing short of state harassment...
“1,000 Tonnes of Quality Fish Destroyed in Weighing Debacle” Say IFPO/IFPEA
Over 1,000 tonnes of freshly landed, high-quality Blue Whiting were rendered unfit for human consumption in Killybegs at the weekend, due to a new State-imposed weighing regime. Over 50 fish processing workers were sent home as a result, all of which will hit the...
NWRC announces innovative project with Ireland’s leading Marine Engineering Company
North West Regional College’s (NWRC) Business Support Centre (BSC) has announced details of a new cross-border project with Killybegs-based marine engineering company, KER Group. The 12 month project funded by the Co-Innovate Programme, which is supported by the...
€32.7 Million BAR Fund investment in Piers & Harbours Announced
Following on from the announcement of a scheme to provide up to €35m to local authorities to rejuvenate Ireland’s public marine infrastructure, Minister Charlie McConalogue T.D. has announced the approval of €32.7m in funding for 110 projects around the Irish coast...
Scottish Skipper Expo 2022 – Three weeks to go!
With 180 exhibitors from 18 different countries and a magnificent new exhibiting venue, Scottish Skipper Expo 2022 (13-14 May) will provide an exciting and comprehensive showcase for the fishing industry. The event, which will be officially opened by Mairi Gougeon,...
UK Announces Four New MPA,s Including Dogger Bank
Fishing activity will be prohibited in four Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), the UK Government has announced. The move has been made possible by new post-Brexit freedoms which allow the government to protect rare habitats and wildlife in UK waters. The...
Marine Fire Safety debuts its equipment and service range
Marine Fire Safety is delighted to be debuting a range of marine fire and safety equipment and services, for the first time at Skipper Expo Aberdeen, on stand 140. As the UK’s authorised marine agents for the Stat-X Aerosol Fire Suppression Systems, the product will...
Fish weighing debacle adversely affecting South West Donegal economy as no resolution is in sight – IFPEA.
239 households directly affected, with up to 300 workers impacted and 1773 work days lost for seasonal workers. In a survey of its members and the wider communities supported by the fish processing sector, the IFPEA has established that over the past number of...
Killybegs Fishing Industry, DAFM & SFPA To Host Emergency Meeting On Monday
Minister receives stormy reception at Killybegs "There is no wand I can wave which will make this go away." - Minister McConalogue By: Connie Duffy on behalf of The Skipper - Photos : Thomas Gallagher Moves are to be made to have the senior Department of the...
2021 Fish Landings Volume Down 7% & Up 2% In Value
In its annual Business of Seafood Report, Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) announced that the Irish seafood economy grew by 15% in 2021, to €1.26bn. Despite the dual challenges of Brexit and Covid-19, the industry recovered from the trading difficulties experienced in 2020,...
SFPA Mentality Must Change – IFPEA
The failure to permit the landing of fish from a Norwegian vessel reflects badly on Ireland! The IFPEA which represents the Irish Fish Processing Sector has called on the SFPA to change the mentality of forcing the impossible on the fishing sector Ireland is an equal...
“No Weigh!”, Our Way Or The Highway Say SFPA
There is absolute shock and genuine anger in Killybegs tonight as over 60 workers sent home due to failure to allowa Danish vessel land fish into port CEO of the IFPO, Brendan Byrne has slammed the attitude and instrangience of the SFPA to accommodate a landing of...
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