Continue to implement the Strategic Environmental Assessment Directive (2001/42/EC) in order to identify, minimise and mitigate potential adverse environmental impacts.

Awareness and training of best practices in maritime and coastal activities and preservation of the marine environment.

Promote site-specific measures to protect island bird colonies from invasion by non-indigenous predatory mammals.

Continue to implement the licensing process controlling the possession of certain birds or animals.

Continue to manage the impacts of sea-fisheries and aquaculture in Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas.

Apply Environmental Liability Directive (2004/35/EC) as appropriate.

Continue to enforce Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) and Birds Directive (2009/147/EC) and associated national Regulations with respect to the control of invasive species.

Continue to develop invasive species action plans. Implement commitment to develop an Aquaculture Industry Code of Practice for Invasive Alien Species.

Continue to apply Council Directive 2006/88/EC & national regulations with regard to the movement of aquaculture species [European Communities (Health of Aquaculture Animals and Products) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 261 of 2008) as amended].

Continue to apply to aquaculture licences for the cultivation of finfish and shellfish the condition that the Licensee shall comply with any regulations in force governing the movement of cultured marine species.

The implementation of the Regulation (EU) No. 1143/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species.

Continue to promote the Invasive Species Ireland’s All-Island (Republic of Ireland and United Kingdom) Code of Practice for Water Users as a source of guidance on how to act responsibly within the law to prevent the introduction and manage the spread of alien invasive species.

Maintain and expand as necessary a watch and alert system for non-indigenous species.

Upon the ratification of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Ballast Water Convention and its implementation under Irish law by statute Ireland will apply IMO and OSPAR Guidelines for the control and management of ship’s ballast water to minimise the transfer of harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens.

Continue to apply the Alien and Locally Absent Species in Aquaculture Regulations (708/2008).

Continue to promote local action groups to engage the support of the third sector in controlling invasive non-indigenous species and in promoting key messages.

Continue to promote awareness of invasive non-indigenous species to the public and marine/maritime professionals.

Continue to apply Regulations which require land owners, or occupiers of a premise, to take action with respect to invasive species.

Continue to implement national legislation to appropriately apply licensing, regulation and planning for the marine and coastal environment, including the requirement for applications to be accompanied by the materials necessary for a full assessment of the proposed plan, project or development.

Ensure that appropriate forms and levels of organisational governance are in place to support Foreshore Licensing, Petroleum Exploration/Appraisal/ Production Licensing, and proposed Maritime Option Licensing process.

Ensure that the consenting/ permitting processes, overseen by relevant regulatory bodies/statutory bodies, sufficiently account for the adequate protection of habitats and species.

Develop sector specific guidance documentation and regional strategy plans for renewable energy growth and impact control.

To apply the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive and associated legislation in relation to licences and consents.

Continue to develop and implement river basin and shoreline management plans to control impacts and improve environmental status.

Develop and implement marine plans for all of Irish waters by 31st March 2021 at the latest.

Ensure that environmental monitoring and mitigation measures stipulated in Environmental Impact Statements are fit for purpose and when/where deemed necessary are conducted appropriately.

Support the Origin Green Initiative National programme to improve sustainability and environmental performance within the Irish Food Sector.