Michael Collins

To highlight our Members views and concerns on all the issues listed above

To invite the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to address the IFA Aquaculture Annual General Meeting.::To highlight issues relating to the sustainable development of Irish Aquaculture.::To give an update on the next European Maritime, fisheries, and Aquaculture…

To propose that sufficient funding and resources to be allocated to facilitate implementation of the National Strategic Plan for Sustainable Aquaculture Development and all recommendations of the Aquaculture Licence Appeals Board (ALAB).::To propose that this body must have…

To welcome the publication of the National Strategic Plan for Sustainable Aquaculture Development 2030.::To highlight that considerable investment and appropriate legislative changes will be required to achieve the objectives of the plan.::To propose that, if the National…

To highlight the critical need for a commitment from Government to ensure that the economic potential and sustainable future of the Irish aquaculture sector are realised.::To highlight the urgency to implement a functioning aquaculture licensing system as a key priority for the…

Invitation to the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to address the annual Aquaculture Conference and Annual General Meeting::To highlight that there have been many challenges for the Irish aquaculture sector in recent months, with many Irish aquaculture producers…

Raise awareness of Article 17 of the Common Fisheries Policy and advocate for a comprehensive response to implement it. To share discussion points and key takeaways from an Article 17 workshop held in 2022. ::To request a meeting to discuss in further detail.

To highlight the critical need for commitment from Government to ensure the economic potential and sustainable future of the Irish Aquaculture Industry.::To prioritise immediate action in implementing a functioning aquaculture licensing system which is key to any future…

To highlight our Members views and concerns on the issues listed above

To welcome the final report of the Seafood Sector, which recommends a €60m fund for Irish Aquaculture, but to be cautious.::That the Seafood Taskforce report recommends a €60m fund for Brexit mitigation initiatives. However, many additional costs continue to emerge.…

To welcome the decision of the Aquaculture Licensing Appeals Board (ALAB) to grant an aquaculture licence to MOWI Ireland at their site in Shot Head in Bantry Bay.::To highlight that the development of a new aquaculture site at Shot Head in Bantry Bay for Irish Organic Salmon is…

To create awareness and clarity of Aquaculture production and activities across all sectors - Salmon, Mussels and Oysters, in West Cork::To highlight the importance of the Aquaculture sector to the local economy and rural employment in West Cork::To point out that progress needs…

To highlight our Members views and concerns on the issues listed above

Announcement and roll-out of the Covid-19 Aquaculture Support Scheme worth €1.5m has ended on a somewhat positive note for the Irish shellfish industry::Adoption of EU Commission amended regulations to allow Member States to redirect available EMFF funds in response to the…

To highlight our Members views and concerns on the issues listed above