The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) says that a control plan for Irish fisheries management has been approved by the European Commission for the first four months of next year.
In a statement issued today, the SFPA said the plan has been signed off for implementation from January 1st to 30th April 2022, covering the spring pelagic fishery season, as well as demersal fishing activity
"During this period, the SFPA will continue its work towards securing European Commission approval of a permanent control plan that will provide certainty for the industry along with eliminating concerns on Ireland’s control measures and will minimize the risk of the industry’s non-compliance with the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy, which led to the Commission’s revoking of Ireland’s control plan earlier this year, " the SFPA statement said.
"During the first four months of the new year, the SFPA will continue to engage with the Commission and industry on developing a fair and effective permanent control plan, "it said.
Meanwhile, Minister for the Marine Charlie McConalogue has announced the appointment of Paschal Hayes as executive chair and member of the SFPA.
