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Fisheries sector is teetering on the brink

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to ravage our planet and we assess the ongoing impact in terms of health, employment, lifestyle, and so much more, we do so without knowing what the world will look like six months from now.

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Fears for fishing livelihoods as demand for fresh product collapses

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3,000 jobs in fishing industry could be at risk within months of no-deal Brexit

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Ibec attacks Brexit support planning

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Organisation warns of ‘apartheid’ in fishing industry

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Serving up the perfect catch

Mackerel deal gives Faroes ‘unfair share’

The Faroe Islands has around 30% of the population of Donegal, but its mackerel quota is now 30% bigger than that of Ireland, said Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation chairman Martin Howley.

Fri, 14 Mar, 2014

Fishermen buoyant after court rules on tonnage

IRISH fishermen won their case against the European Commission yesterday, taken after the latter forced them to spend €50 million buying extra tonnage some years ago.

Wed, 14 Jun, 2006

Parke gets claws into crab co-ordinator role

The Killybegs Fisherman's Organisation has appointed Norah Parke as crab co-ordinator for the North West region.

Tue, 28 Jun, 2005

Claims of fish quota breaches sparks garda probe

ALLEGATIONS that department officials colluded in allowing fishing quotas to be exceeded by Donegal fishermen are being taken very seriously, Communications and Marine Minister Noel Dempsey said last night.

Wed, 13 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

Fishermen get extra funding to help combat EU restrictions

DONEGAL trawlermen are to get extra government funding to help them combat tough new EU fishing restrictions.

Sat, 08 Mar, 2003

EU to back drastic cuts in white-fish quotas

The European Union's scientific committee is today expected to back a report which calls for cod fishing grounds in the Irish Sea and the North Sea to be closed in an effort to conserve stocks.

Mon, 11 Nov, 2002