Our Purpose
Our purpose is to make measurable and sustainable impact on the revenue and livelihood of inshore fishing folk. We will achieve this by:
Needs & Wellbeing
Being focused on the needs and wellbeing of boat owners and their crews involved in inshore fishing and nothing else.
Policy Makers
Bringing our members insights to policy makers to ensure our members can compete effectively to sustain their families and to enrich rural Ireland.
Selling Together
Selling together to ensure that our members capture as much of the value they create, as it is possible to do.
Advocating
Advocating on behalf of our members, for support and resources from State and European Institutions charged with supporting rural development and a sustainable industry.
Buying Together
Buying together to reduce the cost of fishing and improve the quality of life of our members by bringing them advice and best practice in terms of running their businesses.
Membership
Full Membership
Full membership of NIFA CLG can only be awarded to individuals that are the registered owners of Irish registered inshore fishing vessels that conform to the European Maritime Fisheries Fund (EMFF) definition, of Small Scale Coastal Fisheries (SSCF).
Pricing
| Vessel Size | Price |
|---|---|
| Vessels LOA less than 7.99m | €100 |
| Vessels LOA 9.99m to 8m | €150 |
| Vessels LOA 11.99m to 10m | €200 |
Membership is renewable on an annual basis. Fees are due on the 1st of February each year. Membership is not considered to be active until appropriate fees are paid.
