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Deputy Michael Collins has strongly criticised what he describes as yet another example of the Social Democrats leading the charge on a “wildlife before people” agenda, this time in relation to calls to restrict or ban crayfish netting along Ireland’s inshore waters. www.marinetimes.ie

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Minister remains silent on the future of the scientifically unsupported offshore SACs www.marinetimes.ie

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Minister Dooley must take decisive action on appointment of Inland Fisheries Ireland CEO www.marinetimes.ie

Inishowen Maritime Museum receive funding towards a major upgrade The board and staff of Inishowen Maritime Museum are delighted to announce that they have received €232,000 of funding towards a major upgrade to the museum and planetarium. www.marinetimes.ie

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New Shannon class lifeboat arrives at Larne RNLI A new Shannon class lifeboat has arrived at its new home at Larne RNLI on Sunday 15th February. The lifeboat arrived at 1358hrs (1.58pm) to coincide with the number on the side of the lifeboat which will be named Machiko Nancy. www.marinetimes.ie

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€27 million in funding for Fishery Harbour Centres and public marine infrastructure www.marinetimes.ie

Call for Urgent Action as Seafood Taskforce Convenes Ireland’s seafood industry is calling for immediate, practical measures to protect fleets and coastal communities as the new Seafood Task Force begins its work today. www.marinetimes.ie

EU Commissioner Urged to act on Seafood Sector Crisis The Seafood Ireland Alliance (SIA) has pressed EU Fisheries Commissioner Costas Kadis for urgent action to address the escalating crisis facing Ireland’s fishing fleet, processors and service industries. Read more at www.marinetimes.ie

The inaugural meeting of the "Food Vision Seafood Sector Group" will take place today in Howth. The meeting will be preceded by a joint launch including Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon together with Minister of State for Fisheries and the Marine, Timmy Dooley.

Best wishes to Larne RNLI who will welcome their new Shannon class lifeboat to the station, this Sunday, 15 February. The lifeboat is expected to arrive at 1358hrs to coincide with the number on the side of the lifeboat which will be officially named Machiko Nancy later this year.

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End of an era for ‘Celtic Mist’ research vessel The yacht once owned by Charles Haughey will carry out its final surveys this year Full story at www.marinetimes.ie (Photo: Celtic Mist in the Shannon estuary © IWDG Frances Gallagher)

Dublin Port commences €2.5 million investment to protect critical Great South Wall Five-week work programme to repair damage from Storm Bram and ensure continued operational resilience www.marinetimes.ie

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“It is now beyond dispute that a Basic Income Stabilisation Payment (BISP) is required to maintain the viability of Ireland’s inshore fishing sector because, over the past five years, inshore fishermen have experienced huge impacts, causing major problems." Read more at www.marinetimes.ie

Government Wants to Give Up on the Fishing Industry Says Oireachtas Chairman Inshore fishermen have challenged the labelling of imported shellfish for retail sale to Irish consumers and have been told that the Oireachtas Committee on Fisheries & Maritime Affairs will pursue this. www.marinetimes.ie

Joint Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs to discuss NIFA Proposal for Inshore Fisheries Income Stabilisation and Climate Compensation Scheme Start time 11am - meeting can be viewed at: www.oireachtas.ie/en/oireachta...

Marine Institute celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science www.marinetimes.ie

Cynthia, Ni Mhurchu, MEP will be in the Berehaven Golf Club, Castletownbere, Bantry, Co. Cork on the 19th February, 2026 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm to hold a Fisheries Public Meeting "Is there a fuure for the Irish Fishing Industry"

The Joint Committee on Fisheries and Maritime Affairs will meet tomorrow, Tuesday, 10 February, to discuss the Proposal for Inshore Fisheries Income Stabilisation and Climate Compensation Scheme with representatives from the National Inshore Fisherman’s Association (NIFA).

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Kilmore Quay RNLI were delighted to welcome to the station on Sunday 8th February Rathangan Vintage Club, 20 Dips in December and Kilmore SCOPE who all raised significant funds in aid of the RNLI over the Christmas period. Read more at www.marinetimes.ie

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Árainn Mhór Island in Co. Donegal has taken an important step towards greater inclusivity with the introduction of a new beach access wheelchair, supported by the Fisheries Local Action Group (FLAG) North. Read more: www.marinetimes.ie

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Registration opens 13th February for Ocean to City – An Rás Mór 2026 in Cork Harbour, Saturday 30th May 2026 Rowers and paddlers from Ireland and abroad are invited to take part in Ocean to City - An Rás Mór 2026 Read more on www.marinetimes.ie

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Grant aid schemes available for seafood industry Irish seafood processors and fishermen can avail of funding to invest in their businesses and support lobster conservation through the reopening of two grant aid schemes. Read more at www.marinetimes.ie

First Rare White Skate Egg Case sighting of 2026 An EGG-CITING Discovery in Furbo, Co Galway. Galway Atlantaquaria is delighted with the first discovery of a very rare White Skate (Rostroraja alba) egg case by Sandlarks Read more at www.marinetimes.ie

“Without immediate intervention, Ireland risks the progressive collapse of a sector that produces high-quality domestic food; sustains coastal and island communities and supports significant onshore employment in processing, transport, and services.” www.marinetimes.ie

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Buddy M and Ocean Venture coming into Ardglass - Photo by Christopher Feenan February digital edition, additional news and podcasts available from www.marinetimes.ie

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