by cgrod | Nov 6, 2023 | Donegal, Marine, News
Irish fishing leaders have called for a ban on factory ships in Irish fishing waters. If non-EU countries want to fish in Irish waters, then they must face the same control and conservation regime as the Irish fleet, they say. Otherwise, all of the fish species they...
by cgrod | Jun 26, 2023 | Donegal, Marine, News
The fishing and wind energy sectors must work together if Ireland is to protect both our energy and food security. That’s according to the Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO), who say meaningful and not token co-operation is needed. “Irish fishing communities...
by cgrod | Jul 4, 2022 | Marine, SMEs
Seafood Sector Call on Government to Draw Down EU Subsidies Rising fuel prices are crippling the Irish Seafood sector, including fishermen, aquaculture producers and fish processors. That’s according to Aodh O Donnell, chief executive of the Irish Fish Producers...
by cgrod | Apr 22, 2022 | Marine, News
The Irish Fish Producers Organisation (IFPO) has paid tribute to outgoing chief executive, John Ward. Mr Ward has a lifetime association with the seafood sector and retires from his IFPO role at the end of March. IFPO chairman Niall Connolly, credits John for his...
