Mussel farm puts €350m Wexford scheme in doubt
IRELAND - The future of a €350 million waterfront development in Co Wexford is in doubt, after a decision by the government to allow a firm to cultivate mussels on a nearby seabed.

The Increasing Value Of Fish Farming
IRELAND - Mr John Browne TD, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (DAFF) today received the “Status of Aquaculture Report - 2006”

Irish fish sector eyes increasing value of farmed products
IRELAND - The value of fish and shellfish from Irish fish farms rose last year by 13 per cent. Revenues increased from €110.2 million in 2005 to €124.6 million in 2006, a sure sign that the sector is growing with continued potential.

New department to give fresh impetus
IRELAND - The creation of a new Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has been welcomed this week by Minister Mary Coughlan as an opportunity to forward the development of sea fisheries and the aquaculture industries in Ireland.

Irish World first for independent eco-standard
IRELAND - Bord Iascaigh Mhara (Irish Sea Fisheries Board) has unveiled the first independently accredited eco-standard for aquaculture, the Irish Quality Eco-Mussel Standard.

Irish aquaculture: A primary player on the world stage
IRELAND - Celtic aquaculture is gaining a strong reputation and Ireland's industry looks set to become a world leader in the offshore sector.

Discover France's meat, fish and poultry market trends
IRELAND - Research and Markets has announced the addition of Meat, Fish and Poultry in France to its 2010 publication.

Minister Coughlan to take over Fisheries
IRELAND - The fishing industry in Donegal can look forward to having direct access to their Minister following confirmation that Agriculture Minister Mary Coughlan is to take responsibility for the fisheries sector.

Cabinet agrees €530m shellfish protection plan
IRELAND - The Cabinet has approved new protection measures for Irish shellfish waters which will involve spending €530m over the next 10 years. This comes as a response to a European Court of Justice judgment against Ireland on June 14 which found that...

Global Feed Company Announces 20% Increase in Revenues
IRELAND - Global animal health company Alltech announced its end-of-year results for 2006. Revenue for the year-end was $303 million, up 20% from 2005.

The 2007 World Seafood Congress issues call for presenters
DUBLIN - The Scientific Committee of the 2007 World Seafood Congress has issued a call for presenters for next year's Congress which will be hosted in Dublin, Ireland from 25-28 September next.

Irish Claims: Salmon farm closure benefits sea trout
IRELAND - A major revival of sea trout in Connemara’s top sea trout river system, the Ballynahinch & Inagh catchment, provides further proof that sea trout recover rapidly as soon as salmon farms go away, a campaign group has claimed.

Fine Gael Fish Industry Plan To Cost Over €500m
IRELAND - Fine Gael has vowed to end the "atmosphere of crisis" that surrounds the marine and inland fishing sector if elected to government.

Irish Fish Farmers Net a Steady €100 million a Year
IRELAND - The Irish fish and shellfish farming industry has enjoyed a steady output of over €100 million per year for the past three years, according to the “Status of Aquaculture Report - 2005” launched last week in Oranmore, Co. Galway.

Irish urge EU to continueTrade Measures on farmed salmon
IRELAND - Ireland's Minister of State John Browne, at a meeting of Ireland's National Aquaculture forum yesterday, reported on his efforts to persuade the EU to retain the trade defence measures on farmed salmon against those from Norway.

Major €2.2 million boost in funding for Irish aquaculture
IRELAND - Irelands Marine Minister John Browne, today announced a package of extra funds to address a number of critical issues currently affecting the Irish aquaculture sector.