Continue to report marine biodiversity and associated anthropogenic pressure data from Ireland to OSPAR's data and information management system (ODIMS)

In 2022 and every six years thereafter; implement Irelands Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EEC) River Basin Management Plan which include measures aimed toward the achievement of Good Ecological Status of coastal and transitional water bodies.

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

Continue to develop and apply guidance to planning and licencing activities in Irish marine waters that have the potential to cause environmental harm.

Ireland will apply the Environmental Liability Directive (2004/35/EC) as appropriate.

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 Water Framework Directive Environmental Quality Standards for specific pollutants. This will include amendment of the EQS Regulations; input into regional revisions of the list of priority Substances and Priority Hazardous Substances; and the revision of EQSs for shellfish waters.

On an ongoing basis enforce the ban on production; placing on the market and use (some limited exceptions) of intentionally produced Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) substances listed in the Stockholm Convention (SC) and United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Protocol on POPs. Ensure the national action plan and implementation plan on how Ireland is meeting obligations under the SC is maintained and carried out.

On an ongoing basis implement the requirements of the European Union Environmental Objectives (Surface waters) regulations by S.I. No. 77/2019.

Ireland will implement a new legislative and management framework for shellfish waters in Ireland.

On an ongoing basis regulate pesticides in accordance with relevant EU and national legislation.

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 apply EU and national regulations setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.

On an ongoing basis apply EU and national regulations laying down the general principles and requirements of food law; specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin; and on official controls performed to ensure the verification of compliance with feed and food law; animal health and animal welfare rules.

On an ongoing basis apply the Foreshore Acts 1933 to 2009 and associated legislation.

On an ongoing basis implement EC (Health of Aquacultures Animals and Products) Regulations 2008 (S.I. No. 261/2008) and Council Directive 2006/88/EC.

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.

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.