by Oliver McBride | Oct 9, 2025 | Irish Fishing Industry, Latest News
Ireland’s island fishermen calls for urgent action on quotas and social welfare at Joint Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs Dáil Committee Hears Island Fisheries Issues The Joint Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs met on Tuesday, 7 October...
by Oliver McBride | Oct 8, 2025 | Irish Fishing Industry, Latest News
Kathleen Funchion MEP backs Ireland’s fishing sector, urging EU action against Norway, Faroes, Iceland and Russia for mackerel overfishing Sinn Féin MEP for Ireland South, Kathleen Funchion, has backed calls from Ireland’s seafood and fisheries sector for action...
by Oliver McBride | Oct 8, 2025 | Irish Fishing Industry, Latest News
MCIB report into the tragic death of a lone fisherman off Inishbofin, Co. Galway, cites vessel alterations, poor stability, and lack of emergency beacons. Image MCIB Incident Details and Timeline The Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) has published its report...
by Oliver McBride | Oct 8, 2025 | Irish Fishing Industry, Latest News
Minister Dooley announces cut in funding for the Irish fisheries and seafood sectors in Budget 2026. despite crisis arising from ICES advice. Photo: Sean McConville Minister of State with responsibility for Fisheries, Timmy Dooley TD, today announced the Budget 2026...
by Oliver McBride | Oct 7, 2025 | Irish Fishing Industry, Latest News
IFPEA demands clarity on BIM’s €7.4 million funding allocation from Budget 2026, warning fishing and processing sectors are being ignored Budget 2026 Offers Little Hope For Struggling Industry As Ministers O’Donohue and Chambers unveiled Budget 2026, Ireland’s fishing...
by Oliver McBride | Oct 7, 2025 | Irish Fishing Industry, Latest News
NIFA condemns Budget 2026 funding, calling €7.4 million for BIM an insult and warning Ireland’s inshore fishing sector faces collapse Deep Frustration Over Government’s Neglect Of Coastal Communities The National Inshore Fishermen’s Association (NIFA) has issued a...
