Alien invasive fish reappears in Shannon River Basin

An alien invasive fish species believed to have been eradicated more than a decade ago has reappeared in a river within the Shannon Basin. Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has confirmed the re-appearance of the invasive fish species chub (Squalius…

ECJ rules against Ireland’s marine casualty investigation structure

Ireland has failed to provide for an investigative body into maritime accidents that is ‘independent in its organisation and decision-making of any party whose interests could conflict with the task entrusted’. The European Court of Justice…
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Planning permission quashed at historic Bullock Harbour

The planning appeals board has conceded to a Judicial Review brought by the Bullock Harbour Preservation Association regarding contentious development in the historic harbour, 14km south of Dublin.  The decision effectively quashes the planning…

Improving water management practices at seafood plants

Ireland's seafood development agency is launching a support programme aimed at improving water management practices and reducing water-related impacts at seafood plants. The Water Stewardship Support Programme for seafood processors will…

From paper to drones: GSI celebrates 175 years

Today (31/7) marks the 175th anniversary of the Act of Parliament that created a Geological Survey of Ireland. The Act was to 'facilitate the Completion of a Geological Survey of Great Britain and Ireland, under the Direction of the First…

Regional marine research continues despite pandemic

Marine research to advance management of the seas around Ireland, Western Scotland and Northern Ireland has continued despite the pandemic through the SeaMonitor project. Sine April, the EU INTERREG VA-funded project, led by the Loughs Agency…
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Global recognition for INFOMAR seabed mapping project

Ireland's seabed mapping programme, INFOMAR, has achieved global recognition for its endeavour to systematically map the seabed of the entire marine territory and to unlock and sustainably manage the associated resources. The Geological Survey…

State aid to support FLAG coastal projects

State and EU grant aid of €1.2m has been awarded by six Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAGs)  to 93 local community groups and 'micro enterprises' under  the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund Programme. Announcing the package, which…

Brexit and the impact on fisheries: talks continue with Brussels

Irish fishing industry representatives met with the newly appointed marine minister, Dara Calleary, (22/7), to outline major challenges facing the sector relating to Brexit and fallout of the coronavirus. The representatives made clear the…