Organisation: Irish South and West Fishermen’s Organisation

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Hope for endangered fish species

A NEW study is raising hopes for the conservation of some fish species threatened with extinction.

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Group calls for greater share of fish quota

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Fishermen to address problems with visiting EU delegation

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Fish package ‘a necessary evil’

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Fish sector warns quota cuts will lead to job losses

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‘Serious question marks’ over report

Fishermen in port protest over controversial Bill

Furious fishermen gathered in protest in the country’s main ports today to warn the Government the new controversial Fisheries Bill will not be accepted.

Fri, 03 Feb, 2006

Fishermen to stage ports protest over controversial Bill

Over 300 fishing boats were on course for the country’s main ports today to stage a protest to demand changes to the controversial Fisheries Bill.

Thu, 02 Feb, 2006

Fishermen brace for up to 15% cut in catches as EU holds crunch talks

IRISH fishermen were bracing themselves for more cuts in the amount of fish they can take from the sea next year.

Thu, 22 Dec, 2005

Fishermen say penalties on EU breaches are unfair

IRISH fishermen are being over-penalised for breaches of EU regulations, it was claimed yesterday.

Wed, 27 Oct, 2004

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

1,000 tractors hit road in farm protest

ALL roads led to Dublin yesterday as farmers began their protest drive to the capital in a dispute with the Government over low incomes.

Tue, 07 Jan, 2003

Spanish vessel that enters the box will be arrested'

FURIOUS fishermen say conflict at sea is likely if an armada of 200 Spanish vessels is allowed plunder stocks in the Irish Box.

Sat, 28 Dec, 2002