by Niall Duffy | Aug 14, 2023 | Ireland, News
Irish pelagic fishermen and processors are joining an international scientific initiative to provide vital information which helps inform the management of Northeast Atlantic mackerel, one of Ireland’s most valuable species. BIM is working in collaboration with the...
by Niall Duffy | Jun 30, 2023 | Featured Article, Ireland, News
The fishing and seafood industry has welcomed the Irish Marine Minister’s call to the EU to address the “detrimental impact of Brexit on Irish fishermen in particular.” “In particular, we welcome comments made by Minister Charlie McConalogue on the need to protect...
by Niall Duffy | Jun 23, 2023 | Featured Article, Ireland, News
On 15th September 2022 the European Commission published an Implementing Regulation (2022/1614) which closed 87 areas in EU waters to bottom fishing. The closures were based on the ICES VME Advice issued in January 2021. The fishing industry has major concerns about...
by Niall Duffy | Apr 18, 2023 | Ireland, News
Fishermen now waiting 30 months for access to approved Brexit funding The ongoing, inordinate delay in providing compensation to fishermen impacted by Brexit is an absolute scandal which must be rectified forthwith according to Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation,...
by Niall Duffy | Apr 7, 2023 | Ireland, News
The voice of the Irish fishing and seafood industry is now being heard in Europe, which is starting to deliver positive gains at home. That was the key message emerging from a special meeting in Killybegs this week, which was addressed by Fine Gael MEP, Colm Markey....
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