Killybegs Fishermen's Organisation
Acronym: KFO
General Information
Identification Code: 00745248690-02
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Entity Form: Limited Company
Registration Category: Trade and business associations
Registration Date: 4/30/2012
Last Update: 12/4/2023
EP Accredited Number: 0
Mission & Interests
Goals: Killybegs Fishermen's Organisation Ltd. (KFO) is a Producer Organisation (PO) incorporated under Irish and European law.
The goals of the KFO are to ensure the members interests are represented within the boundaries of EU and national fisheries legislation, have access to all markets they are legally entitled to and are informed of changes including legislation, environmental and sustainability issues which may affect their fishing activities.
KFO is governed by a Board drawn from members and re-elected annually. It is managed by a Chief Executive Officer who is instructed by the Board on matters of interest such as markets, technical developments, EU and national regulations, fishing opportunities and developments outside the fishing industry but which may directly or indirectly affect their business.
Interests Represented: Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Interests:
- Agriculture and rural development
- Borders and security
- Budget
- Business and industry
- Climate action
- Communication
- Competition
- Consumers
- Customs
- Economy, finance and the euro
- Education and training
- Employment and social affairs
- Energy
- Enlargement
- Environment
- External relations
- Food safety
- Foreign affairs and security policy
- International co-operation and development
- Justice and fundamental rights
- Maritime affairs and fisheries
- Public health
- Regional policy
- Research and innovation
- Single market
- Taxation
- Trade
- Trans-European Networks
Levels of Interest:
- sub-national
- european
- national
Activities
Main EU Legislative Proposals: Common Fisheries Policy (CFP); Common Organisation of the Markets (CMO);
Pelagic Advisory Council (PELAC);
Long Distance Advisory Council (LDAC);
North Western Waters Advisory Council (NWWAC);
Markets Advisory Council (MAC);
EU Directives currently of major importance: Marine Strategy Framework; Single Use Plastics; Working Time; EU Green Deal (Climate Adaptation); Marine Spatial Planning. This list is not definitive and other EU Directives and legislation may assume greater importance in response to unforeseen developments.
Communication Activities: KFO has been a partner of the EU-funded projects EfficientShip (LIFE), ACRUNET (Atlantic Area Programme) and
MYFISH (FP7) and a
Member of European Fisheries Alliance (EUFA) providing support and information throughout BREXIT negotiations between EU and United Kingdom and ongoing activities in this regard.
KFO has a website (kfo.ie) to inform members and the public of its activities
KFO publishes a quarterly Newsletter distributed to industry, relevant agencies and legislators and available on KFO website (kfo.ie/newletters)
KFO participates in all local events particularly of interest to the fishing community such as the annual "Blessing of the Fleet"
Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: N/A
Head Office
Address: Bruach na MaraSt. Catherine's Road
Post Code: F94 DC8N
City: Co Donegal
Country: IRELAND
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EU Office
Address: Bruach na MaraSt. Catherine's Road
Post Code: F94 DC8N
City: Co Donegal
Country: IRELAND
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Financial Data
New Organisation: false
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Complementary Information: Killybegs Fishermens Organisation Ltd is financed by Production and Marketing Plans (PMPs) funded via the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Member Subscriptions and providing support for survey/scientific work carried out by the Marine Institute/Bord iascaigh Mhara.
Membership Information
Members10 Percent: 0
Members25 Percent: 0
Members50 Percent: 0
Members75 Percent: 0
Members: 4
Members F T E: 4
Structure
Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: KFO Membership List 2023
Vessel Name Registration No.
1. MFV Aine SO734
2. MFV Amy Jane II SO876
3. MFV Antarctic D97
4. MFV Barbarella SO960
5. MFV Brendelen SO709
6. MFV Carmarose SO555
7. MFV Colmcille G186
8. MFV Felucca SO108
9. MFV Foyle Warrior SO274
10. MFV Girl Stephanie G190
11. MFV Green Isle SO500
12. MFV Hannain W172
13. MFV Heather Jane II D674
14. MFV Marliona SO975
15. MFV Mary Ellen B945
16. MFV Neptune SO715
17. MFV Northern Celt SO472
18. MFV Olgarry SO591
19. MFV Pacelli D383
20. MFV Paula D165
21. MFV Peadar Elaine II D678
22. MFV Little Molly SO819
23. MFV Rachel D SO976
24. MFV Serenity S413
25. MFV Sheanne SO716
26. MFV Tommy Ann SO971
27. MFV Vigilant SO109
28. MFV Western Endeavour D653
29. MFV Westward Isle G185
30. MFV The Three Brothers S390
Organisation Members: North Western Waters Advisory Council (NWWAC)
Pelagic Advisory Council (PELAC)
Long Distance Advisory Council (LDAC)
Markets Advisory Council (MAC)
European Association of Producers Organisations (EAPO)
European Bottom Fishers Alliance (EBFA)