Intent: Adaption and advising on the implementation of National and EU of policy in a coherent way in line with best practice - to meet the resilience and sustainability needs of the Fishing Sector::Secure a level playing with other Member States in relation to scientifically advised total allowable catches ::Raise awareness regarding third country access to the Irish EEZ waters::Achieve a just transition in MSP issues and in relation to the spatial squeeze
Details: Engaging and sharing of perspectives regarding Total Allowable catches, Management Arrangements and opportunities / challenges facing the sector
Correspondence and updates re EU and National policies and emerging regulations - EmailOffshore Renewables workshops, Fisheries Quota setting, general policy issues - MeetingPhotos, commentary, and circulation of emerging EU and National developments relevant to the sector - Linked In , Facebook - Social Media
Intent: To attend the Aquatech Annual Event to discuss the continued growth of the sector.::To highlight that this is a sector that is continuously innovating, striving to find solutions and driven by the ambition of providing a sustainable food production system.::To take the opportunity to speak to Minister Timmy Dooley to discuss the current challenges in Irish Aquaculture sector with licensing, appropriate assessments and grant aid eligibility that continue to be top priorities.
Details: Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) - Ireland's Seafood Development Agency Hatch Blue
Intent: To engage with key stakeholders from government, industry, research, and advisory bodies to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and future direction of Ireland's freshwater aquaculture sector.::To highlight international best practice and examples of innovation within the sector.
Intent: To propose urgent reform and modernisation of the aquaculture licensing system to unlock the full potential of the sector for coastal communities, food security, and sustainable economic growth.::To propose the introduction of a single piece of legislation to replace the current patchwork of laws and regulations governing Irish aquaculture.::To emphasise that reform must be made a national priority if Ireland is to achieve the targets of the National Strategic Plan for Sustainable Aquaculture Development 2030 and the Seafood Development Programme 2021–2027.
Intent: IFA Aquaculture and the Irish Fish Processors & Exporters Association (IFPEA) have expressed serious concern following confirmation that Irish farmed salmon exports to the United States will be prohibited from 1 January 2026, due to a decision by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).::IFA Aquaculture & IFPEA are calling on the relevant Ministers for the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) and Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH) to engage urgently with NOAA and the European Commission to secure an interim resolution and to amend the relevant provisions of the Wildlife Act to align with international equivalence requirements.
Details: United States Export Ban on Irish Farmed Salmon
Intent: Alignment and coherence of objectives in relation to long term sustainability of the Sector and to exchange perspectives on such matters as the lead up to the December Ag and Fisheries Council - and with special focus on maintaining the Hague Preference Mechanism ::1Level playing field for the Irish Seafood Sector in line with objectives of Common Fisheries Policy2 Secure the invoking of the Hague Preferences at December AG and Fisheries Council3 Raise awareness of the socio economic importance of the seafood sector for Irish Coastal communities.4 Lobby for the effective implementation of the undertakings outlined in the Programme for Government5 Ensure sustainable exploitation of marine resources and to highlight overfishing by third countries
Details: Engagement with, Taoiseach, Tánaiste, Minister, Minister for State, select MEP s and DAFM TEAM re National Strategic issues pertaining to Marine Policy and to focus on achieving national objectives in Programme for Gov
Briefing calls and exchange of views in relation to emerging sustainability and resilience challenges - with a focus on CFP, ICES advices, December Council and importance of invoking Hague Preferences. Also briefing re adverse impacts on Irish Coastal communities of systemic overfishing by non EU coastal states of shared migratory fish stocks - Phone callBriefing letters in relation to emerging sustainability and resilience challenges - with a focus on CFP, ICES advices, December Council and importance of invoking Hague Preferences - LetterBriefing of Government, Taoiseach , Tánaiste, Minister and Minister for State, Opposition Parties and DAFM staff in relation to sustainability and resilience challenges - with a focus on CFP, December Council and approach to invoking Hague Preferences - Email
Intent: To thank Minister of State for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine for taking the time recently to engage with IFA at the recent IFA Aquaculture AGM (20th March 2025) - his continued engagement with the Irish Aquaculture sector since taking office earlier this year is recognised.::To highlight that there are several issues restricting the Irish Aquaculture sector from achieving its potential.::To highlight that the sustainable development of Aquaculture is a shared competence between the EU Commission and Member States – Member States have the ability to set ambitions for their sector with the support of the EU Commission.::To seek a meeting with the Minister of State to discuss how best to work together to unlock the potential for the sustainable development of Irish Aquaculture.::To discuss several issues relating to Aquaculture licensing renewals, including completion of appropriate assessments as part of the licensing process, and the knock-on effect impacting the grant aid eligibili
Details: Aquaculture Licencing Renewals & Grant Aid
Intent: Inform and share perspectives from a Stakeholder (fisher) point of view - update re key challenges and resilience issues ::Input into Marine Spatial Planning and Developer Led Projects as well as DMAP process::Increase awareness at Policy Level re need for Stakeholder Consultation re Third Country Fishery Access Agreements ::Increased focus on Marine Imperatives, Ambitions and deliverables in line with the current Programme for Government::Appraise policy makers re spatial squeeze impacts on Seafood Sector re ORE developments phase 1::Exchange perspectives regarding the CFP evaluation and Review stages
Details: Engagement with Minister for State and DAFM TEAM re National Strategic issues pertaining to Marine Policy and to focus on achieving national objectives in Programme for Govat
AS ABOVEAlso meeting with Marine Survey Office re Marine compliance related issuesAlso ongoing correspondence with MEP s - MeetingAS ABOVEAlso ongoing correspondence with MEP s re EU Policy relating to CFP and CMO - Virtual MeetingAS ABOVEAlso ongoing correspondence with MEP s - Email
