by Niall Duffy | Jul 13, 2021 | Ireland, News
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, John Brady TD, and spokesperson on Fisheries and the Marine, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD, have accused the government of “waving the white flag” on Britain’s ownership of Rockall and the fishing grounds around it. They were...
by Niall Duffy | Jun 30, 2021 | News, Regional
Responding to the latest advice from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) on total allowable catches (TACs) for 2022, Scotland’s largest fishing associations said the whole approach was flawed and in need of substantive reform. ICES is...
by Niall Duffy | Jun 12, 2021 | Featured Article, International, News
Following the conclusion of annual negotiations with the UK and the EU, the MMO provides an update on proposed changes to Celtic Sea Conservation measures. New measures for all demersal otter trawls and seines in the Celtic Sea mixed fisheries are to be introduced...
by Niall Duffy | Jun 2, 2021 | News, Regional
Scottish fishermen today called on retailers and food suppliers to stop sourcing Norwegian and Faroese mackerel after the two countries unilaterally increased their quota shares. The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association and the Shetland Fishermen’s Association...
by Niall Duffy | May 10, 2021 | News, Regional
Fishermen call for review panel to assess scientific catch advice Scotland’s two largest fishing associations are urging Scottish ministers to create a special panel to review stock assessments after wild swings in catch advice in recent years. The Shetland...
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