The Government has approved the publication of the Review of the Atypical Scheme for non-EEA Crew in the Irish Fishing Fleet. This report and its recommendations follow an extensive consultation process with stakeholders involved in the scheme.
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The High Court has ruled that the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) acted ultra vires its powers by withholding approval for a pier-side weighing system for freshly-caught fish. The action was taken by Pelagic Weighing Services Limited and Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation Limited, wh
The government is set to appeal a High Court ruling which blocked its plans to exclude large vessels from trawling within six nautical miles of the State. Plans were announced in December 2018 following a public consultation process to exclude vessels over 18 metres from trawling in inshore waters i