# Fishermen

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2022

# exclusive economic zone

France not carrying out military exercises in Irish-patrolled waters, Coveney says

Minister Simon Coveney spoke about the change of plan in the Dáil today.

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Jun 23rd 2022, 1:33 PM

# missile tests

Fishermen given ‘guarantee’ of no disruption during Russian military exercises off Irish coast

Russia has planned military exercises to take place 240km off the Irish coast next week.

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Jan 27th 2022, 3:19 PM

# marine warning

Department issues warning over 'serious safety risks' posed by Russian missile tests

The Department of Transport has warned all seafarers about the Russian military exercises due to take place next week.

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Jan 27th 2022, 11:20 AM

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# planned demo

Fishermen plan Dublin flotilla protest for next week

The protest is due to go ahead on 23 June.

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Jun 14th 2021, 3:29 PM

# something fishy

Quiz: How much do you know about fish?

Test your knowledge.

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May 29th 2021, 10:00 PM

# West Cork

Four men rescued after fishing boat goes on fire off Old Head of Kinsale

The RNLI said that the men were “well shocked” after the dramatic rescue this morning.

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May 14th 2021, 1:00 PM

# New Rules

'This is our heritage': Fishermen threaten to blockade Ireland's major ports over new weighing rules

Fishermen say the new rules will affect the quality of the fish and impact their livelihoods.

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May 12th 2021, 1:30 PM

# brexit deal

'It's the closure of coastal communities': One in four fishermen will lose their job under this Brexit deal, TDs told

Dublin Bay prawns – our second most valuable fishery – is set to hemorrhage €7 million post-Brexit.

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Jan 22nd 2021, 12:53 PM

# slap on the wrist

Penalty points for fishermen could be rolled out to encourage 'good behaviour' and avoid fines

The EU Commission has suspended more than €6 million in funding as a result of Ireland’s failure to establish a points system.

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Jul 4th 2019, 5:49 PM

# rockall dispute

Coveney says Ireland won't change its Rockall fishing policy 'on the back of a threat' from Scotland

Coveney said that it was important to “take the heat” out of the discussion around the disputed island.

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Jun 10th 2019, 2:02 PM

# Human Trafficking

Migrant fishermen 'treated like modern slaves'

Some work 116 hours per week, yet are only paid an average of €2.83 per hour, the High Court was told.

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Nov 22nd 2018, 7:30 PM

# broadband wires

Virgin Media files cases against fishermen in High Court alleging damage to its underwater cables

It’s understood the company is seeking a six figure sum from at least one of the trawlers.

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Nov 7th 2018, 12:05 AM

# scallop wars

French and UK fishermen agree to English Channel 'Scallop Wars' truce

French boats confronted a handful of British rivals in the waters late last month to keep them from the area.

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Sep 17th 2018, 9:05 PM

# Fishing rights

Westminster committee says Irish fishermen must stay away from NI waters unless deal is done

At present, Irish-registered vessels are permitted to fish off Northern Ireland shores.

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Sep 15th 2018, 8:10 AM

# Jack Power

Tributes paid to 25-year-old man stabbed to death in Waterford

Yesterday, the Dunmore East Fishing Harbour lowered the Irish flag to half mast in memory of Jack Power.

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Jul 27th 2018, 8:29 AM

# worker rights

Migrant fishermen working on Irish boats suffer exploitation and 'get average pay of €2.82'

One in four fishermen have experienced verbal or physical abuse, according to a new report.

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Dec 11th 2017, 7:53 AM

# washed up

Eight North Korean fishermen wash ashore in Japan

Dozens of North Korean fishing vessels wash up on Japan’s Sea of Japan coast every year.

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Nov 24th 2017, 11:35 AM

# Dublin

Two men rescued from sinking fishing boat that was 'almost underwater'

The Skerries RNLI set out from the Laytown coast shortly after 5.30am this morning.

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Nov 2nd 2017, 10:32 AM

# Investigation

Over 100 Irish ships have violated a scheme that protects foreign fishermen

An investigation by The Guardian found workers on Irish trawlers were being exploited.

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Jul 20th 2017, 3:44 PM

# Acsquidentally found

Rare giant squid caught off the coast of Dingle to be brought to Natural History Museum

There hasn’t been a sighting of this type of squid in Ireland in 22 years.

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May 17th 2017, 11:29 AM

# fishing quotas

Irish fishermen will be able to catch more fish next year (but less cod and pollock)

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed today announced the 2017 quotas for fishermen.

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Dec 14th 2016, 8:16 AM

# vanishing vaquita

Mexico is struggling to save the world's smallest porpoise

The five-foot sea creatures are being caught as bycatch in illegal fishing nets.

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May 21st 2016, 11:15 AM

# Wicklow

Fishermen rescued off Arklow coastline

The distress call came in shortly before 8am this morning.

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Mar 28th 2016, 5:02 PM

# Defamation

Cork fishermen to sue The Guardian over migrant workers article

The lawsuit relates to an article published in The Guardian in November.

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Feb 19th 2016, 7:06 PM

# Tragic

Drowned toddler the first migrant tragedy of 2016

“Nothing can prepare you for the horrific reality of what is going on.”

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Jan 3rd 2016, 11:26 AM

# guardian investigation

Exploitation on trawlers: Ministers were aware of illegal worker claims two years ago

Richard Bruton said he was “aware of the contention” that there were illegal workers in the industry.

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Nov 4th 2015, 4:50 PM

# lacken bay

Fishermen find body off Mayo coast

The remains have not yet been identified.

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Sep 25th 2015, 8:43 PM

# Howth

20 firefighters have been battling a fishing boat fire in Dublin

The boat caught fire at the pier wall in the north Dublin suburb this morning.

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Sep 16th 2015, 8:39 AM

# Donegal

Galway fisherman dies after becoming overcome by fumes on trawler

A second man remains in a critical condition.

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Aug 25th 2015, 10:15 AM

# kilrush

Body found in search for missing oyster fisherman

The man became stranded after the tide came in while he was collecting oysters.

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Apr 19th 2015, 9:14 AM

# Airlifted

Irish Sea rescue after lobster boat carrying three men capsizes

The men are being treated for hypothermia.

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Apr 15th 2015, 5:34 PM

# MFV Dean Leanne

Brothers who drowned after boat capsized had no working lifejackets

An investigation into the June 2013 incident has now been completed.

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Feb 11th 2015, 6:01 PM

# i'll have the...

Here's why sea bass might be off the menu at your local restaurant for a while...

The European Union implemented an emergency ban on open trawling of sea bass today.

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Jan 19th 2015, 3:51 PM

# bigger boat

Like Dublin Bay prawns? Irish fishermen are allowed to catch more of them

Ireland convinced the European Commission’s to change their mind on fish quotas.

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Dec 17th 2014, 9:12 AM

# BAD BEACH PARTY

Fishermen rescue massive family of 70 dolphins beached in west Kerry

The incident has been described as ‘highly unusual’ by a local expert.

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Sep 10th 2014, 10:51 AM

# one in 100 million

Two exceptionally rare albino lobsters caught in one week in Maine

What are the chances?

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Sep 7th 2014, 1:40 PM

# jumping the shark

Amazing footage shows great white shark stealing bait from fishing boat

SHARK BAIT HOO HA HA.

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Jun 24th 2014, 7:05 PM

# RNLI

Fisherman found clinging to lobster buoy rescued off Donegal coast

A mother and her son heard cries for help and raised the alarm.

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May 19th 2014, 7:27 AM

# Aids

Fishermen blamed for huge number of HIV cases in Ugandan village

The going rate for sex in Kasensero is as little as €1.50.

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Apr 24th 2014, 8:15 AM

# Recovery

Recovering from the rains: Fishing industry battles on

However, funding remains a significant hindrance to many fishermen.

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Apr 13th 2014, 8:45 AM