Organisation: Irish Fish Producers Organisation

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<p>The renewable energy sector continues to battle various obstacles in Ireland despite growing interest in it.</p>

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Ireland's offshore wind and fishing industries can co-exist, experts say

The Irish wind energy sector is anticipating a boost this week as the results of Ireland’s first Offshore Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) auction are expected to be published

<p>Under EU deal, Norwegian fishers can catch 224,000 metric tonnes of blue whiting in Irish waters this year, while Irish fishermen and women are only allowed to catch 52,000 metric tonnes. File picture: Dan Linehan</p>

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Norway 'secure more out of fishing deal than Ireland'

<p>Bord Iascaigh Mhara said 57 letters of offer have been issued, with total funding of €75m, and 'to date 20 owners have accepted'. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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Only 20 fishing boat owners accept State's decommissioning offer

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

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

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Irish Examiner view: Benefits of EU membership have a price

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

Rising cost of fuel adds to pressure on fishing industry

Fishers set to consider striking if there's no meaningful engagement from the Government

Sun, 03 Jul, 2022

Ireland can't be trusted to police its fishing quotas, says European Commission

Special derogation to weigh fish at factories has been withdrawn as the authorities cannot guarantee that fraud will be detected

Tue, 20 Apr, 2021

Proposals on fisheries legislation: Best to wait to finalise new law

ONE of the unfortunate consequences of joining the European Union was the negative impact on the commercial fishing industry. 

Fri, 23 Jun, 2017

Trawler raids revealed no evidence of trafficking

The Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald has confirmed high-profile raids by gardaí and other agencies on 41 trawlers in Cork and Dublin found no evidence of human trafficking or labour exploitation at any location.

Sat, 17 Dec, 2016

Illegal seafarers’ plight highlighted for 10 years

The Workers’ Federation wants the Garda National Immigration Bureau to board vessels as

Wed, 04 Nov, 2015

Fishing authorities say super trawler banned from Australia can fish in Irish waters

Fishing authorities have moved to ease fears over the presence of the world’s second largest trawler in Irish waters — the same vessel which has been banned by Australia from fishing in its waters.

Fri, 07 Mar, 2014

Seals at high risk of attacks by ‘individuals’

As the first whitecoat seal pups begin to appear around the country’s coast, the Irish Seal Sanctuary (ISS) has warned that seals are at increased risk of being attacked by humans.

Sat, 01 Sep, 2012

CCTV examined as part of seals slaughter probe

Gardaí investigating the slaughter of two seals in Co Kerry are examining CCTV footage and continuing to interview people in the Dingle area.

Tue, 12 Jun, 2012

High-calibre board assembled to present development policy plan

THE 2020 Strategy Committee for agri-food, forestry and fisheries is drawn from senior experts and participants in all aspects of the sector.

Wed, 17 Feb, 2010

Fishermen to campaign for no vote on Lisbon areas

A SIGNIFICANT meeting of fishermen will take place at Cork Airport tomorrow to plot a campaign to secure a no vote in the Lisbon referendum.

Mon, 24 Aug, 2009

Govt agrees to water down controversial Fisheries Bill - report

The Government has reportedly promised to water down its controversial Fisheries Bill in order to placate Fianna Fáil backbenchers.

Thu, 23 Feb, 2006

Fishing fleet set to protest over planned law

THOUSANDS of fishers and onshore industry workers will stage a peaceful protest today against planned new legislation to extend criminal sanctions for fishing offences.

Fri, 03 Feb, 2006

Fishing sector needs to attract more young people to ensure viability

AN AGEING population is threatening the long-term viability of the fishing industry and the communities who rely on it, according to senior figures.

Sat, 07 Jan, 2006

Fishermen unveil Haughey monument

DINGLE fishermen paid their own personal tribute to former Taoiseach Charles Haughey yesterday by unveiling a bronze bust of their “very good friend” in the harbour.

Mon, 22 Aug, 2005

Blockade threat lifted as scallop fishermen included in €45m scheme

THE threat of further port blockades by scallop fishermen evaporated yesterday as the Government announced a €45m scheme to remove a quarter of the Irish whitefish fleet.

Thu, 14 Jul, 2005

Fishermen call for compensation hike

THE €9 million allocated by the Government to reduce the number of fishing boats because of a shortage of whitefish will have to be trebled, the Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO) warned yesterday.

Sat, 30 Apr, 2005

Call for marine interests to have full ministerial post

Fishing groups have lobbied the Taoiseach Bertie Ahern to restore marine interests to a full ministerial post.

Thu, 02 Sep, 2004

Broad welcome for fish quota deal

THE fishing industry has broadly welcomed the decision by the Fisheries Council in Brussels to increase the quantity of fish Irish and other EU fishermen can catch in the coming year.

Sat, 20 Dec, 2003

Industry facing nightmare scenario, warn fishermen

A RANGE of issues threatening the future of many of the 6,000 people employed in fishing will be raised by the industry with an all-party committee today.

Wed, 02 Jul, 2003

Ahern to meet fishing groups over EU reforms

The Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, is due to meet fishing representatives later today to discuss what they say is a threat to their livelihoods.

Fri, 07 Mar, 2003

Thousands of fishermen to attend protests

Irish fishermen are preparing to moor their boats at coastal ports this afternoon in protest at proposed fisheries reform by the European Union.

Fri, 13 Dec, 2002