Irish Fishing News
Icelandic Access to Irish EEZ only at Explorative Stage reports Commission
The European Commission has not opened formal talks on Icelandic access to fishing mackerel in the Irish EEZ, says an EU officialAn EU Official has told The Fishing Daily that the European Commission has not opened formal talks with Iceland over access for fishing...
Marine Notice Issued on Panel of Authorised Surveyors for Statutory Radio Surveys
The Department of Transport has issued a Marine Notice on the Panel of Authorised Surveyors for Statutory Radio SurveysPanel of Authorised Surveyors for Statutory Radio Surveys on Irish Sea-Going Passenger Ships and Fishing Vessels The Department of Transport has...
Public Consultation on Arklow Bank Wind Park Off County Wicklow
A public consultation has been launched on the proposed Arklow Bank Wind ParkSure Partners Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SSE, is proposing the development of the Arklow Bank Wind Park. The current focus of Sure Partners Limited is to conduct site surveys...
NPWS approach to Designating New Conservation Areas lacks Scientific Integrity
The NPWS approach to designating new conservation areas lacks scientific integrity, states CEO of the Killybegs Fishermen's OrganisationLack of consultation is a further slap in the face for fishermen says KFO Three new proposed marine conservation areas which have...
ICES Advises Zero Catch for Cod in Division 7.a (Irish Sea) for 2024
ICES has issued advice for fishing opportunities in the Irish Sea for cod, recommending a zero-catch quota for the year 2024ICES Recommendations for Fishing Opportunities The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) has issued advice for fishing...
State Aid Approval Secured for Two Further Liquidity Aid Schemes
The KFO has welcomed the announcement from Minister Charlie McConalogue of a Liquidity Aid Scheme for the Irish Pelagic SegmentMinister McConalogue secures State Aid approval for €7 million liquidity aid scheme for Irish fish processors and €1 million liquidity aid...