Member State report / Art13 / 2022 / D4 / Ireland / NE Atlantic: Celtic Seas
Report type | Member State report to Commission |
MSFD Article | Art. 13 Programme of measures (and Art. 17 updates) |
Report due | 2022-10-15 |
GES Descriptor | D4 Food webs/D1 Ecosystems |
Member State | Ireland |
Region/subregion | NE Atlantic: Celtic Seas |
Reported by | Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage |
Report date | 2022-11-28 |
Report access | 363 |
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RegionSubregion |
NEA Celtic Seas |
NEA Celtic Seas |
NEA Celtic Seas |
NEA Celtic Seas |
NEA Celtic Seas |
NEA Celtic Seas |
NEA Celtic Seas |
NEA Celtic Seas |
NEA Celtic Seas |
NEA Celtic Seas |
NEA Celtic Seas |
NEA Celtic Seas |
NEA Celtic Seas |
NEA Celtic Seas |
NEA Celtic Seas |
NEA Celtic Seas |
NEA Celtic Seas |
NEA Celtic Seas |
NEA Celtic Seas |
NEA Celtic Seas |
NEA Celtic Seas |
NEA Celtic Seas |
NEA Celtic Seas |
NEA Celtic Seas |
NEA Celtic Seas |
NEA Celtic Seas |
NEA Celtic Seas |
NEA Celtic Seas |
NEA Celtic Seas |
NEA Celtic Seas |
Measure code |
ACSIE-M007 |
ACSIE-M009 |
ACSIE-M010 |
ACSIE-M014 |
ACSIE-M015 |
ACSIE-M019 |
ACSIE-M033 |
ACSIE-M036 |
ACSIE-M053 |
ACSIE-M066 |
ACSIE-M067 |
ACSIE-M068 |
ACSIE-M093 |
ACSIE-M124 |
ACSIE-M127 |
ACSIE-M128 |
ACSIE-M130 |
ACSIE-M156 |
ACSIE-M157 |
ACSIE-M158 |
ACSIE-M177 |
ACSIE-M228 |
ACSIE-M229 |
ACSIE-M230 |
ACSIE-M233 |
ACSIE-M236 |
ACSIE-M237 |
ACSIE-M239 |
ACSIE-M241 |
ACSIE-M243 |
Measure old code |
ACSIE-M007 |
ACSIE-M009 |
ACSIE-M010 |
ACSIE-M014 |
ACSIE-M015 |
ACSIE-M019; ACSIE-M016; ACSIE-M017; ACSIE-M018 |
ACSIE-M033 |
ACSIE-M036 |
ACSIE-M053 |
ACSIE-M066 |
ACSIE-M067 |
ACSIE-M068 |
ACSIE-M093 |
ACSIE-M124; ACSIE-M125; ACSIE-M126 |
ACSIE-M127 |
ACSIE-M128; ACSIE-M133; ACSIE-M013 |
ACSIE-M130 |
ACSIE-M156 |
ACSIE-M157 |
ACSIE-M158; ACSIE-M149 |
ACSIE-M177 |
ACSIE-M228 |
ACSIE-M229 |
ACSIE-M230 |
ACSIE-M233 |
ACSIE-M236 |
ACSIE-M237 |
ACSIE-M239 |
ACSIE-M241 |
ACSIE-M243 |
Measure name |
Update Regional Lists of Protected Marine Species and Habitats |
INtegrated Mapping FOr the Sustainable Development of Ireland's MArine Resource (INFOMAR) |
Report to OSPAR's Data and Information Management System (ODIMS) |
Implement the Strategic Environmental Assessment Directive (2001/42/EC) |
Awareness and training of best practices in maritime and coastal activities |
Deliver the expansion of Ireland's network of Marine Protected Areas |
Develop and apply guidance to planning and licencing activities |
Reporting on incidental catches of non-target species |
Fishery Management Measures for Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) |
Environmental Liability Directive (2004/35/EC)
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Directive 2013/30/EU on Safety of Offshore Oil and Gas Operations |
The Assessment of Dredged Material for Disposal in Irish Waters |
Deepwater Access Regulation (EU Regulation 2016/2336 and 2022/1614) |
Licensing; regulation and planning for the marine and coastal environment |
National guidelines for offshore renewable energy development |
Environmental Impact Assessment Directive and Associated Legislation |
National Marine Planning Framework (NMPF) Review
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OSPAR recommendation 2003/5
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Prevent and Limit the Consequences of All Major Accidents |
Dumping at Sea Act 1996
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Foreshore Acts 1933 to 2009
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Support Common Fisheries Policy in Ireland through Scientific Evidence and Advice |
Interactions between aquaculture & fishing activities and Natura 2000 sites |
MPA Legislation
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Report MPA data and management updates to OSPAR
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Nature Based Solutions
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OSPAR North-East Atlantic Environment Strategy 2030 |
Revise Wildlife Legislation
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National Biodiversity Action Plan (NBAP)
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Climate Action Plan
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Measure description |
According to a 6 year cycle, update regional lists of protected marine species and habitats as necessary; and propose protected status for additional species and habitats on a national/subregion scale as appropriate; based on scientific evidence. |
Continue to map seabed bathymetry; character and ancillary hydrographic data; and derive seabed habitat maps through the national seabed mapping programme; INtegrated Mapping FOr the Sustainable Development of Ireland's MArine Resource (INFOMAR); and associated observation; monitoring and data initiatives; including EMODnet Seabed Habitats. |
Continue to report marine biodiversity and associated anthropogenic pressure data from Ireland to OSPAR's data and information management system (ODIMS) |
On an ongoing basis implement the Strategic Environmental Assessment Directive (2001/42/EC) in order to identify, minimise and mitigate potential adverse environmental impacts. |
Continue awareness and training of best practices in maritime and coastal activities and the preservation of the marine environment |
By 2023 Ireland will continue to develop it's strategy and processes to enable and deliver the designation and management of Ireland's network of marine protected areas; thereby supporting the achievement and maintenance of good environmental status. |
Continue to develop and apply guidance to planning and licencing activities in Irish marine waters that have the potential to cause environmental harm. |
Annually Ireland will report incidental catches of non-target species through the Data Collection Framework (DCF) At Sea Sampling Programme; including marine mammals; turtles; seabirds; vulnerable marine ecosystems (VMEs); ETP (endangered; threatened; protected) and non-commercial fish/cephalopod species; and will focus on recording discarding rates. |
Ireland will continue to develop and implement fishery management measures for Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) at national level where sites are within the 6 nautical mile limit and at regional EU level for MPAs outside the 6 nautical mile limit. |
Ireland will apply the Environmental Liability Directive (2004/35/EC) as appropriate. |
On an ongoing basis implement Directive 2013/30/EU on safety of offshore oil and gas operations within Irish legislation. This ensures protection of the marine environment through implementation of safety measures/mechanisms for offshore oil and gas operations. This includes; inter alia; as per Article 8 of Directive 2013/30/EU; the appointment of the Commission of Energy Regulation (CER) as the competent authority responsible for regulatory functions in this regard. |
On an ongoing basis implement guidelines for the assessment of dredged material for disposal in Irish waters; the application of the Foreshore Acts and the licensing; permitting and enforcement of activities under the Dumping at Sea Act. |
On an ongoing basis implement measures establishing specific conditions applicable to fishing for deep-sea stocks in the North-east Atlantic as currently laid out in Regulation (EU) 2016/2336, and Regulation (EU) 2022/1614. |
On an ongoing basis 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. Within this measure; include the enactment of relevant parts of the Marine Area Planning Act and the establishment of MARA in Ireland. |
By 2024 Ireland will update national guidelines regarding environmental considerations for offshore renewable energy developments; giving consideration to existing regional guidance on ORE e.g. from the EU Commission and OSPAR. |
On an ongoing basis apply the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive and associated legislation in relation to licences and consents in order to identify; minimise and mitigate potential adverse environmental impacts. |
In 2027 and every 6 years there after review the plan for all of Irelands marine water; the National Marine Planning Framework (NMPF) in accordance with the Marine Spatial Planning Directive. |
On an ongoing basis implement OSPAR recommendation 2003/5 promoting the use and implementation of environmental management systems by the offshore industry. |
On an ongoing basis ensure operators take all necessary measures to prevent major accidents and limit their consequence for human health and the environment. |
On an ongoing basis enforce the Dumping at Sea Act 1996 (as amended); which specifically prohibits the dumping of certain materials at sea and requires any person who wishes to dispose of material at sea to apply to the EPA for a Dumping at Sea permit. |
On an ongoing basis apply the Foreshore Acts 1933 to 2009 and associated legislation. |
On an ongoing basis, continue to conduct research and produce scientific evidence and advice, both on a national basis and through work with ICES, in support of the CFP and related regulations to ensure sustainable fisheries in Irish waters and throughout the EU. |
Continue to examine and manage the interactions between aquaculture and fishing activities and Natura 2000 sites and their qualifying interests (i.e. listed species/habitats); incorporating the development and use of scientific advice as it relates to appropriate licensing and management actions for such sites. |
By 2023 Ireland will develop standalone legislation to deliver the designation and management of an expanded network of marine protected areas; thereby supporting the achievement and maintenance of good environmental status. |
In 2022 and annually thereafter; report MPA data and management updates from Ireland to OSPAR's data and information management system (ODIMS); while augmenting Ireland's national contribution to the ongoing OSPAR network of MPAs. |
By 2028, Ireland will develop nature-based solutions to reinstate and safeguard the natural capacity of ecosystems to supply regulating ecosystem services including the sequestration of nutrients. This will be undertaken through a regional approach under OSPAR Objective S1O6. |
Support the implementation the OSPAR North-East Atlantic Environment Strategy 2030; carrying out tasks, measures and actions designed to achieve its 54 operational objectives - to deliver clean, biologically diverse, healthy, productive and sustainably used seas; resilient to climate change and ocean acidification. |
By 2027, Ireland will complete a review of the wildlife legislation. |
By 2027 implement Ireland's 4th National Biodiversity Action Plan. |
Continue to implement and revise Irelands Climate Action Plan 2021 (CAP21) which sets out almost 500 actions to support Ireland's journey towards a 51 % reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 (from a 2018 baseline) and carbon neutrality by 2050. |
Update type |
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2015 measure that was not reported electronically |
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Measure category |
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Category 1.b (non-WFD) |
Category 1.a |
Category 1.a |
Category 1.a |
Category 1.b (non-WFD) |
Category 1.a |
Category 1.b (non-WFD) |
Category 1.b (non-WFD) |
Category 1.a |
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Category 1.a |
Category 1.a |
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Category 1.b (non-WFD) |
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Category 1.b (WFD) |
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Category 1.b (non-WFD) |
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Policy national |
Wildlife Acts (1976 and amendments) |
SEA Directive (Directive 2001/42/EC); S.I. No. 436/2004 - Planning and Development (Strategic Environmental Assessment) Regulations 2004 |
Maritime Area Planning Act 2021; Wildlife Acts (1976 and amendments) |
Wildlife Acts (1976 and amendments) |
Environmental Liability Directive (2004/35/EC) |
Directive 2013/30/EU |
S.I. No. 145/2021 - European Union (Foreshore Act 1933) (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Amendment) Regulations 2021; Dumping At Sea Act, 1996 |
Maritime Area Planning Act 2021 |
Maritime Area Planning Act 2021 |
Maritime Area Planning Act 2021 |
Dumping At Sea Act, 1996 |
Foreshore Acts 1933 to 2009; Maritime Area Planning Act 2021 |
Wildlife Acts (1976 and amendments) |
Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015 and associated amendments. |
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Responsible competent authority |
Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage |
Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications |
Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage |
Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage |
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine |
Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage |
Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage |
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine |
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage |
Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications |
Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications |
Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage |
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine |
Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage; Department of the Environment Climate, and Communications |
Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage; Department of the Environment Climate, and Communications |
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage |
Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage |
Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications |
Health and Safety Authority |
Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage |
Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage |
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine |
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine |
Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage |
Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage |
Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage |
Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage |
Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage |
Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage |
Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications; All of Goverment |
Responsible organisation |
Geological Survey Ireland; Marine Institute |
Environmental Protection Agency |
An Bord Iascaigh Mhara |
Environmental Protection Agency |
Environmental Protection Agency |
Environmental Protection Agency |
Marine Institute |
Marine Institute; An Bord Iascaigh Mhara |
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Progress description |
The temporal scope of has been updated to reflect the future efforts regarding the implementation of this measure. |
The temporal scope of has been updated to reflect the future efforts regarding the implementation of this measure. |
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Reason description |
After re-evaluation of the text in this measure, it was determined not to be relevant any specific Descriptor or GES component. |