EU to attract young people to fisheries
The EU has promised to attract young people to jobs in the fisheries sector by offering better pay and conditions. The ideas are laid out in the European Commission’s ‘Vision…
Scientists advise cutting mackerel catch
The organisation that advises the European Commission on fish quotas has recommended that the mackerel catch in the North East Atlantic be cut by 11 percent next year. International Council…
Lobster must conform with EU sizes – fisheries authority
Ireland’s fisheries regulator, the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has issued a “reminder” that European lobster can only be caught and sold if it conforms to EU requirements. It comes after…
Farmed genes in one third of wild Atlantic salmon
Farmed salmon genes can be found in one third of wild Atlantic salmon populations around Ireland, according to a new study. Rivers affected by “genetic introgression” – genes that have…
EU approves fuel hike aid for Irish fisheries
The European Commission has approved an Irish government scheme to try to dampen the impact of rising fuel prices on the Irish fisheries sector. It follows the European Commission’s approval…
Fisheries authority patrolling inshore waters
Ireland’s fisheries surveillance authority says that it is currently carrying out patrols of inland fisheries in the north west. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is responsible for checking that fishers…
EU to ban Russian cod imports
The European Commission has proposed a complete ban on imports of Russian cod. It would be the first time Russian fisheries products would face sanctions, if the proposals are approved…
Fuel protests force new government concessions
The Taoiseach has announced new and extended measures to help households and businesses cope with a surge in fuel prices after a week of protests. The new measures includes help…
European Parliament demands help to decarbonise fisheries
The European Parliament has called for the EU to help fishermen and women ensure Europe’s fishing industry goes carbon neutral by 2050. MEPs said in a “modernisation of the EU…
Irish fish quotas cut by €94 million
Fishing quotas agreed amongst EU ministers for 2026 deliver a €94 million hit to Irish fishers, according to the industry. Negotiations over the quotas over-ran into Saturday before an agreement…