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Taoiseach raises possibility of a referendum to increase the number of Government ministers after saying maritime issues needs dedicated department.
His comments echo those of Minister of State Timmy Dooley, whose portfolio includes marine.
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Launch of new fuel support scheme for Irish fishing and aquaculture vessel owners, offering payments to offset sharp fuel price rises driven by the Middle East conflict. Applications are open until 12 June 2026. https://t.co/kbBuM9inox
A major BIM and ATU Galway study tracking fishing activity across 88 European offshore wind farms over 12 years has found large reductions in trawling. The findings carry big implications for Ireland’s looming offshore wind expansion: https://t.co/F81F5Gi74c
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Ireland has been given the go-ahead from the EU to bail out its fishing industry from the fuel crisis.
Until Thursday, any aid granted by a member of the EU was not allowed if it gave its fishing fleet any unfair advantage over other member states. https://t.co/GRE8VhyXik
Seafood industry leaders meet Government Ministers on fuel prices and the worsening crises facing the Irish fishing and processing sectors.
https://t.co/gyQfOnO9Kx
The Government is trying to secure a package of aid to help the Irish fishing industry cope with high fuel prices.
Marine minister Timmy Dooley held behind-closed-doors meetings with various fishing industry representatives on Tuesday.
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Fishing industry leaders have welcomed a €32 million mackerel agreement secured at the EU Agrifish Council in Brussels that will see Ireland's mackerel quota reduced by 48%, rather than 70% in 2026.
https://t.co/jlm7grVfnG
I welcome the €32 million mackerel agreement secured by @timmydooley at the EU Agrifish Council today. It is a win. Irish fleets still face the loss of over half of their 2025 EU fishing quota. Ireland controls 12% of EU waters but receives less than 6% of quotas. Lots to do!
Mackerel Deal Welcomed Despite Quota Imbalances
Fishing industry leaders have welcomed a €32 million mackerel agreement secured by the Marine Minister at the EU Agrifish Council today.
https://t.co/pqXbfimUNM