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Fisheries Local Actions Groups (FLAG) Coastal Community Development Scheme Opens

Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s Seafood Development Agency in conjunction with the seven Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAGs), today (Tuesday 22 April 2025) confirmed that the Coastal Community Development Scheme is now open for applications. This follows the recent launch by Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for Fisheries, Timmy Dooley, T.D., of the Scheme.

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Fisheries Local Actions Groups (FLAG) Coastal Community Development Scheme Opens

Underutilised species workshop

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New resources for fishers

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Business intelligence report

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Aquaculture survey response

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  • Fisheries Local Actions Groups (FLAG) Coastal Community Development Scheme Opens

    Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Ireland’s Seafood Development Agency in conjunction with the seven Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAGs), today (Tuesday 22 April 2025) confirmed that the Coastal Community Development Scheme is now open for applications. This follows the recent launch by Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for Fisheries, Timmy Dooley, T.D., of the Scheme.

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  • Underutilised species workshop

    Seafood processors and members of the fishing and foodservice sectors attended a BIM workshop in Clonakilty this month to learn about the potential of underutilised species such as spurdog, megrim and ray.

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  • New resources for fishers

    Two new booklets designed to help fishers develop their businesses and access supports are now available. 

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  • Business intelligence report

    BIM’s latest business intelligence report is now available, providing analysis and data-driven insights on financial trends, market developments and industry dynamics.   

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  • Aquaculture survey response

    Thanks to aquaculture operators who completed the recent National Seafood Survey for Aquaculture 2025. Some 216 surveys were completed representing 77% of active businesses. 

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Pauline Ní Luanaigh

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Mairéad Mallon

BIM
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