Category: KFO News

Responding to the recent consultation on the draft South Coast Designated Maritime Area Plan for Offshore Renewable Energy (SC-DMAP) issued by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, the Seafood Industry Representatives’ Forum (SIRF) has submitted a response to the consultation (link), expressing disappointment at the draft plan. The Seafood Industry Representatives Forum (SIRF) […]

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Five Irish fish producing and processing seafood organisations have come together to demand change at national and EU level.  They have issued a joint statement following a full day’s collaboration in Dublin. ‘Our objective is to work together on raising awareness of critical challenges impacting the sector at both national and EU level’, they said […]

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Candidates Confirmed for Fishing Sector Hustings 22nd May Killybegs, Wed. 15th May: Fishing and seafood organisations have come together to launch a pre-election campaign for change at EU level.  They are asking MEPs to fight for the survival of their industry and for a fair share of EU fishing quotas. Aodh O Donnell of the […]

Read More… from MEP Hopefuls to Address Fishing Community

Seafood Industry gives guarded welcome to Future Framework Policy Statement for Offshore Renewable Energy Responding to the recent publication  of an updated Future Framework Policy Statement for Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE), the Seafood Industry Representatives’ Forum (SIRF) today acknowledged the consultation process undertaken by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, and welcomed important […]

Read More… from Fishermen seek input to offshore wind projects

In responding to the public consultation on a review of trawling activity inside the six nautical mile (nm) zone and baselines, the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) acknowledged the need for improved management measures in inshore waters. However, it concluded that it cannot support any of the options presented in the consultation. The purpose of this […]

Read More… from KFO acknowledges need for improved management in inshore waters

The long running issues concerning the National Parks and Wildlife Service’s (NPWS) unilateral approach to designating Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) and Special Protection Areas (SPAs) came to light again recently with the rejection of the KFO’s objection to the proposed delineation of the Porcupine Shelf and Southern Canyons SACs. The KFO has been informed […]

Read More… from KFO appeal the rejection of SAC objection and highlight lack of scientific evidence for North-west Irish Sea SPA

Additional mackerel secured as KFO CEO gives guarded welcome to conclusion of talks The CEO of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation, Seán O’Donoghue has given a guarded welcome to the Fisheries Council talks which have concluded in Brussels this morning (Tuesday). Mr O’Donoghue said he was pleased that the talks had regained some of their raison […]

Read More… from Fisheries Council outcome acceptable to Ireland but much more left to do

Unlike previous years, negotiators likely to reach final decisions for 2024 on key stocks for Irish fishermen The CEO of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has expressed hope that final decisions can be reached around 2024 TACs (Total Allowable Catches) and quotas at this year’s Fisheries Council negotiations unlike what has happened over the last three […]

Read More… from Fisheries Council regains some decision-making clout

BIM executive, Dominic Rihan appointed to helm of Ireland’s largest fish producer organisation  The chairman of the board of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation has announced that Bord Iascaigh Mhara Director of Economic and Strategic Services, Dominic Rihan has been appointed as its new CEO. Ciarán Doherty said that the KFO was extremely pleased to have […]

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