RTÉ News: Standalone marine dept 'fundamental' to sector's survival - report rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/071…
IFPO tells Marine Minister they want to see the new Task Force on fishing report published and implemented urgently. Minister Timmy Dooley TD attended the IFPO AGM in Galway at the weekend:
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Coming up on Galway Talks around 9.45am, our chief executive Aodh O Donnell explains to John Morley why Ireland should also get fisheries exemptions if the EU grants them to Iceland:
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If the EU is prepared to grant Iceland exemptions from the Common Fisheries Policy, then it's time Ireland asked for the same:
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Delighted to attend the 10th Anniversary of the Aquaculture Advisory Council (AAC) and the Market Advisory Council (MAC) in Brussels, bringing together policymakers, industry representatives, scientists, and stakeholders from across Europe.
Big thanks to Chris Ashmore from Business Matters on @highlandradio for this great interview with our new Executive Assistant India Kennedy. It's about 20 minutes in here:
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Taoiseach raises possibility of a referendum to increase the number of Government ministers after saying maritime issues needs dedicated department.
His comments echo those of Minister of State Timmy Dooley, whose portfolio includes marine.
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A very warm welcome to our new team member, India Kennedy, who started work with us this week:
IFPO Expands Team with Brussels Base theskipper.ie/ifpo-expands-t… via @SkipperEditor
Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO) retweeted
Irish Marine Federation Seeks Greater Voice in Offshore Planning afloat.ie/marine-environment… #IrishMarineFederation #OffshorePlanning #MarineSpatialPlanning #RenewableEnergy #LeisureMarine
Launch of new fuel support scheme for Irish fishing and aquaculture vessel owners, offering payments to offset sharp fuel price rises driven by the Middle East conflict. Applications are open until 12 June 2026. theskipper.ie/government-ope…
A major BIM and ATU Galway study tracking fishing activity across 88 European offshore wind farms over 12 years has found large reductions in trawling. The findings carry big implications for Ireland’s looming offshore wind expansion: theskipper.ie/wind-farm-sque…
The need to protect and grow our fishing industry is a key food security issue. Share your concerns about the threat to its survival:
Minister Heydon Extends Food Vision 2030 Consultation Deadline
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Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO) retweeted
New EU Budget Plan Raises Funding Risks for Fishing Sector
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#EUfishingnews #EUfishingindustry #fishingnews #commercialfishingnews #dailyfishingnews #PechCommitteeReport
Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO) retweeted
EU Commission Activates Emergency Funding for Fishing and Aquaculture theskipper.ie/eu-commission-… via @SkipperEditor
Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO) retweeted
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(Photo: Saturnus off Howth by James Grandfield)
Ireland has been given the go-ahead from the EU to bail out its fishing industry from the fuel crisis.
Until Thursday, any aid granted by a member of the EU was not allowed if it gave its fishing fleet any unfair advantage over other member states. irishexaminer.com/news/arid-…
Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO) retweeted
Brussels Confirms EMFF Fuel Crisis Aid and State Aid for fishing fleets theskipper.ie/brussels-confi… via @SkipperEditor
Seafood industry leaders meet Government Ministers on fuel prices and the worsening crises facing the Irish fishing and processing sectors.
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Fisheries to be included in direct payments to farmers, hauliers under Govt proposals via @RTENews rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/041…
The Government is trying to secure a package of aid to help the Irish fishing industry cope with high fuel prices.
Marine minister Timmy Dooley held behind-closed-doors meetings with various fishing industry representatives on Tuesday.
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