The Irish Times

Scrapping fishing boats will ‘destroy industry and communities’

Representative bodies oppose Government plan for decommissioning of 60 trawlers

Thu Dec 09 2021 - 01:00

Penalty points for fishing vessel masters ‘unfair’, committee to be told

Committee to hear EU ruling that catches must be weighed at landing ‘unworkable’

Mon May 10 2021 - 21:59

Irish vessels near Rockall face ‘increased risk’ of arrest

Government says European Commission intervention may be required as tensions rise

Fri Jan 08 2021 - 21:59

Tensions reignited over Rockall after Irish fishing vessel is blocked

Department of Foreign Affairs says it is in contact with Scottish and UK authorities

Tue Jan 05 2021 - 21:08

Irish fishing industry facing big job losses as Brexit talks stall

Warning value of industry could drop from €1.22bn to between €600m and €700m

Fri Nov 27 2020 - 01:00

€6m EU funding for Irish fishing suspended in ‘hostile’ row

EU Commission to take infringement proceedings against Ireland on fishery penalties

Sat Jul 06 2019 - 02:00

Rockall was ‘handed over’ to UK in 2013, say Irish fishers

IFPO seeking legal advice on overturning agreement between Ireland and UK

Fri Jun 14 2019 - 22:19

Irish fishermen claim Government favouring UK vessels in ‘sea border’ row

Seanad to pass Amendment allowing fishing boats from North access to southern waters

Mon Mar 11 2019 - 01:58

Creed warns of large fines if fisheries offences plan is blocked

Minister says Ireland could lose €37m in EU fund if Fianna Fáil motion is passed

Tue May 22 2018 - 14:43

British reversal on fisheries puts Ireland in deep water

Government expected to review position on legislation for cross-Border fishing rights

Sun Jul 09 2017 - 21:31

Controversial fishing bill could leave ‘open back door’ to Irish waters

Executives have warned that opening up the six mile limit could lead to extreme over fishing

Wed Jun 21 2017 - 07:26

Fishing groups concerned over opening of territorial waters

‘Gentleman’s’ agreement allowing all Irish boats reciprocal rights may be formalised

Fri Dec 16 2016 - 15:05

Budget 2017: Cautious welcome for fishing crew tax allowance

Allowance will amount to tax credit of €1,270 for workers on board fishing vessels

Tue Oct 11 2016 - 16:25

Fish producers complain to GSOC over Garda raids

Raids on Trawlers in Howth and Castletownbere condemned as heavy handed

Thu Oct 06 2016 - 19:15

Fishing industry says new penalty points system ‘inconceivable’

IFPO criticises sanctions which are not removed if offender is cleared by courts

Mon Mar 14 2016 - 01:00

EPA seeks more information on Dublin Port spoil dumping

Firm’s application to dump 10 million tonnes of spoil has attracted widespread opposition

Mon Dec 28 2015 - 01:00

Fishing body backs judicial review of penalty points system

Danish vessel caught fishing illegally in Celtic Sea avoided penalties, says IFPO chief

Thu Aug 27 2015 - 21:14