European news for Ireland
The health of nearly half of Ireland’s fish stocks “could not be determined”, that’s according to a new report by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The OECD’s…
The European early weather warning system is on red alert ahead of Storm Éowyn which is expected to hit Ireland on Friday. Met Éireann first issued its red alert across…
There are more than 120 references to Europe threaded throughout the Programme for Government. So what does this draft programme tell us about the next government’s relationship with the EU?…
Climate change, competition from other parts of the world and falling consumer demand are major challenges for the fishing industry in the years ahead. That’s according to a report commissioned…
Ireland’s farming and fishing minister, Charlie McConalogue, has welcomed EU agreement on fishing quotas for 2025. EU fisheries ministers finally reached an agreement on the remaining stocks including around parts…
Ireland’s fishing industry is on course to make a loss for the third year in a row, the European Commission has warned. The EU forecasts Irish fisheries will make a…
Fishers in Arranmore and Inishbofin are trialling a phone app that allows customers to click and collect off the boats. Out at sea, fishermen and women snap a photo of…
Across the EU, three thousand products are recognised as top specialities. From Champagne to Prosciutto di Parma to Roquefort, only the real thing, made in the local area to a…
Major research in the Atlantic Ocean is helping to steer EU environmental policy – that’s according to Mairead McGuinness. The Galway Statement was signed ten years ago to encourage European,…
The withdrawal of the UK from the European Union will continue to have an impact on the fishing industry “for years to come”, that’s according to Ireland’s minister. EU fisheries…