by Oliver McBride | Apr 16, 2026 | Latest News, NI Fishing Industry News
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir pictured with Isle of Man DEFA Minister Clare Barber and Treasury Minister Chris Thomas. Development Consent Granted for Major Offshore Wind Project Development consent has been granted for the Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind Farm, marking a...
by Oliver McBride | Feb 17, 2026 | Latest News, NI Fishing Industry News
Manx immigration rules threaten Northern Ireland fishing sector, restricting vessels with overseas crew from operating in Manx waters. DUP Raises Alarm Over Isle Of Man Restrictions Democratic Unionist Party MLA Michelle McIlveen has warned that new immigration rules...
by Oliver McBride | Sep 19, 2025 | Latest News, NI Fishing Industry News
DAERA launches consultation on Fisheries and Water Environment Bill, aiming to strengthen penalties and protect Northern Ireland’s seas, rivers and lakes The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched a public consultation on policy...
by Oliver McBride | Jul 30, 2025 | Latest News, NI Fishing Industry News
Minister Muir launches £3.25m Northern Ireland fisheries fund to support fishing, aquaculture, marine stakeholders and infrastructure Funding Includes Green Growth And Blue Carbon Restoration Priorities Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and...
by Oliver McBride | Feb 4, 2025 | Latest News, NI Fishing Industry News
Lough Foyle Native Oyster fishing season is set to resume on 11 March 2025, with limited fishing days to protect oyster stocks The Loughs Agency has announced that the Lough Foyle Native Oyster fishing season will resume on Tuesday, 11 March 2025, following a...
by Oliver McBride | Jan 9, 2025 | Latest News, NI Fishing Industry News
North Antrim MP, Jim Allister raised concerns over offshore wind impacts on Northern Ireland’s fishing industry during Crown Estate Bill debate Concerns Over Northern Ireland Fishing Industry Amid Crown Estate Bill Debate Jim Allister MP (TUV, North Antrim) has...
