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Ireland's fishing crisis

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<p>Island Seafoods boss Mick O’Donnell at the recently-closed Fish Shop in Killybegs. Picture: Neil Michael</p>

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Irish fishing crisis: 'Costs through the roof, quotas slashed, and the supply of fresh Irish fish hit'

Those employed in what was once a thriving industry say it has become harder and harder to make a living from fishing in Ireland

<p>Norway is currently allowed by the EU to fish 74,000 tonnes of blue whiting in Irish waters but has demanded it be allowed fish for a total of 450,000 tonnes. File picture: Andy Gibson</p>

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Ireland must be prepared to abandon talks on EU-Norway fishing deal, industry leaders say

<p>Bere Island Boatyard owner Ger Sullivan: Of the 60 or so boat owners who have gone for decommissioning, at least four of them were his customers. Picture: Neil Michael</p>

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Ireland's fishing crisis: 'I will not take part in the scrapping of perfectly good boats'

Ireland's fishing crisis: ‘Fishermen don’t want free money, they want to be able to survive’

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Ireland's fishing crisis: ‘Fishermen don’t want free money, they want to be able to survive’

From facing off with the Russian navy, to giving up a five-generation fishing tradition

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From facing off with the Russian navy, to giving up a five-generation fishing tradition

Ireland's fishing crisis: Trawler operators fear they will lose out to offshore windfarms

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Ireland's fishing crisis: Trawler operators fear they will lose out to offshore windfarms

'There are only so many last straws a man can take — but going home wasn't an option'

'There are only so many last straws a man can take — but going home wasn't an option'

Even staying upright is a challenge when you're being bounced around the Atlantic. NEIL MICHAEL joined the crew of a trawler out of Dingle to get a taste of their normal day in the office

Sat, 07 Jan, 2023

'My only objective has been to support fishers': A Q&A session with Marine Minister Charlie McConalogue

'My only objective has been to support fishers': A Q&A session with Marine Minister Charlie McConalogue

Fishers have been protesting for many years against quotas and EU measures on fishing. The 'Irish Examiner' sat down and examined the issues with Marine Minister Charlie McConalogue

Sat, 07 Jan, 2023

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Irish Examiner view: Benefits of EU membership have a price

It looks like the prospective deal between the EU and Norway is set to put the burden on Irish fishing communities

Sat, 07 Jan, 2023

Ireland's fishing crisis: ‘Another nail in the coffin of Ireland’s indigenous fishing industry’

Ireland's fishing crisis: ‘Another nail in the coffin of Ireland’s indigenous fishing industry’

On day one of his special report, NEIL MICHAEL explains the industry's fears that a prospective EU-Norway deal could sideline Ireland's interests

Sat, 07 Jan, 2023

Fishing boats worth €1.5m to be destroyed if owners take part in plan to slash fleet size

Fishing boats worth €1.5m to be destroyed if owners take part in plan to slash fleet size

It has also been confirmed that eligible boat owners will have to pay back some of the funds they received over the past two years as part of a scheme to reduce fishing activity

Sat, 07 Jan, 2023