Organisation: Irish South and West Fisherman’s Organisation

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Fisheries watchdog is ‘undermining industry’

FISHERMEN have accused the state’s new fisheries watchdog of undermining the industry.

Mon, 28 Apr, 2008

Controversy over fishing ban on salmon

THERE were strong indications last night that the Government will give the go-ahead this morning for a ban on salmon drift net fishing, only hours before the issue is discussed by an all-party committee.

Wed, 01 Nov, 2006

Government refuses to issue fishing licences

THE government is standing firm on a decision not to issue licences to new fishing boats pending an EU review on fleet management.

Tue, 12 Aug, 2003

New threat to food security

EUROPE’S Common Agricultural Policy (the CAP) was forged in the 1950s, with memories of wartime starvation fresh in the minds of an underfed population.

Thu, 24 Jul, 2003