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Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s Seafood Development Agency, has appointed Caroline Bocquel as its interim CEO. Caroline Bocquel currently holds the role of BIM, Director of Corporate Services, having joined the organisation in 2021. She previously held the role of…
Serious Situation for Irish Fishing Fleet Reported by State Fisheries Board
28th September 2022 Fishing
Bord Iascaigh Mhara has confirmed the serious economic situation for the Irish fishing industry. In its annual report, the State fisheries board says there will be a decrease in landings, revenue and profitability. It says, "In the long-term, decommissioning will…
Budget 2023: 'Record' €335 million Allocation for Seafood Sector and Coastal Communities for 2023
27th September 2022 Fishing
Marine Minister Charlie McConalogue T.D, today delivered a record Budget provision for the seafood sector and coastal communities for 2023 of €335 million. The allocation represents a 62% increase in funding from 2022. This covers fisheries, aquaculture, seafood processing, fishery…
BIM’s National Seafood Survey provides insights into the status of Ireland’s catching sector on an annual basis. It is an integral part of fisheries’ performance data reporting to the EU. Based on the most recent survey returns the Annual Fisheries…
Fishing Organisations "Confounded" By Government Refusal to Draw Down EU Fuel Aid
27th September 2022 Fishing
Fishing industry representatives have said they are “ confounded and disappointed” by the Government’s repeated refusal to draw down EU-approved fuel aid for the Irish fleet. As Afloat reported previously, the Irish Fish Producers’ Organisation (IFPO) and Irish Fish Processors’…
Fishing Industry Organisations Angry at Another 'Refusal of Help' by Marine Minister
26th September 2022 Fishing
Fishing industry representatives say they are confounded and disappointed by the Government’s repeated refusal to draw down EU fuel aid. They met with the Minister for the Marine on Friday and urged him to secure the existing EU aid to…
The annual Liffey Swim was held in Dublin city centre on Saturday (24 September) with nearly 500 people taking part, as RTÉ News reports. Dublin Swimming Club’s Ken Dent took the men’s honours, leading from the outset and setting a…
Two More Rowing World Championship Medals for Ireland as O'Donovan and McCarthy Retain Title
24th September 2022 Rowing
Two more medals are coming home to Ireland from the Rowing World Championship in the Czech Republic, with a Gold for the Lightweight Men's double and a Bronze for the Lightweight Women's Double. Tight racing had two crews racing in the…
Minister McConalogue Meets Seafood Sector Organisations on Impacts of Energy Costs and Fishery Quotas for 2023
23rd September 2022 Fishing
Minister Charlie McConalogue met on Friday (23 September) with representatives of the broad seafood sector covering the fishing fleet, aquaculture and processing, providing an update on progress on the implementation of the recommendations of the Seafood Task Force. Minister McConalogue…
Brexit Voluntary Permanent Cessation (“decommissioning”) Scheme Application Deadline is Extended
23rd September 2022 Fishing
Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s Seafood Development Agency has today (Friday, 23 September) announced an extension to the Brexit Voluntary Permanent Cessation ( ‘decommissioning’ scheme) for fishing vessels. The new deadline is 5pm, Friday 18 November. BIM has also announced…
Katie O'Brien is the 2022 PR2 W1x World Rowing Champion! The first day of the finals in the Czech Republic has got off to a good start, with a gold medal in Ireland's pocket already. O'Brien showed fierce strength from…
BIM Teams Up with RNLI to Highlight Lifesaving Strategies for Fishers at Sea
23rd September 2022 Fishing
Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s Seafood Development Agency, has partnered up with the RNLI to deliver a series of one-day Man Overboard experiences aimed at Irish Fishers this autumn. The aim is to highlight the importance of wearing a correctly…
Aquaculture Industry Appeals for "Significant Supports" Already Approved by EU
23rd September 2022 Aquaculture
Aquaculture businesses will “no longer be profitable” without significant supports to cope with “spiralling input costs”, a Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture has heard. The issues were highlighted by a delegation from IFA Aquaculture at this week’s committee hearing on…
Today has been the busiest day yet for Ireland, with 11 crews racing at the World Rowing Championships in the Czech Republic. There are now five crews into the A Finals, where they will race for the medals over the…
EU Decision to Ban Deep Sea Fishing in Sensitive Waters is Good News for Ireland, Say Fair Seas
20th September 2022 Fishing
A coalition of Ireland’s leading environmental non-governmental organisations and networks says progress is beginning to be made towards protecting some of the most vulnerable ecosystems within Irish waters. Fair Seas has welcomed a decision by the European Commission to close…
Several leading Aran Island fishers have spoken of how impossible it is for family businesses to continue fishing due to Brexit-related quota losses and escalating fuel costs. Interviewed on RTÉ Radio 1 Countrywide, John and Mary Conneely outlined the struggle…
