Fishing Industry News

EU Losing out to Non-Members in Fishing Rights
The EU is losing out in fishing rights because of the Commission’s scientifically...
Record Number of Participants in Norwegian Youth Fishing Scheme
The Norwegian fishing industry is delighted with the record number of young people who …
Spanish Fishing Sector Urges EU Action on Morocco Deal
The Spanish Fishing Sector urges the EU And Morocco to define conditions for the renewal …
Committee told No Movement on Gaffney Justice and Safety Petition
The Dáil Committee on Public Petitions has heard that an application made by the former owner …
Nature Restoration Law slated by Dutch fishing industry
Members of the European Parliament have voted in favour of the European Commission’s Nature …
German shrimp fishermen will stop the use of ‘Dolly Ropes’
German fish producer organisations for North Sea shrimp fishing have extensively deliberated and …
The Crown Estate and Cefas publish Offshore Subsea Power Cables Report
The Crown Estate and the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) …
Marine Institute announces Michael Gillooly as Interim CEO
The Marine Institute has announced the appointment of Michael Gillooly as Interim CEO …
IFSA Chair Requests Authorities to Disclose Information on Phone Tapping
The Chair of the Irish Fishing and Seafood Alliance, Cormac Burke, has written to the Department …
Noonan announces North-West Irish Sea Special Protection Area
Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD, has announced details …
Government Officially Launches MARA to Propel ORE Developments
The Irish Government has today, Thursday 13 July 2023, officially launched the Maritime Area …
Sofrimar expands into new markets with help from Brexit Processing Capital Support Scheme
Irish seafood processor, Sofrimar, will increase whelk exports and create around 20 new jobs …
Tasty, healthy to eat and sustainable – new herring season gets underway!
With the Scottish North Sea herring season now underway, this is the perfect time for consumers …