Irish fish Producers Organisation Ltd

Lobbying Organisation Irish fish Producers Organisation Ltd

Date published 01 May, 2026

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Marine

Period 1 Jan. 2026 to 30 Apr. 2026

Specific Details Engaging and sharing of perspectives regarding Total Allowable catches, Management Arrangements and opportunities / challenges facing the sector

Intended results Adaption and advising on the implementation of National and EU of policy in a coherent way in line with best practice - to meet the resilience and sustainability needs of the Fishing Sector Secure a level playing with other Member States in relation to scientifically advised total allowable catches Raise awareness regarding third country access to the Irish EEZ waters Achieve a just transition in MSP issues and in relation to the spatial squeeze

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Aodh O Domhnaill

Did any Designated Public Official(DPO) or former Designated Public Official(DPO) carry out lobbying activities on your behalf in relation to this return? You must include yourself, and answer Yes, if you are a current DPO or a DPO at any time in the past. (What is a Designated Public Official?) No

Did you manage or direct a grassroots campaign? No

Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client? No

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Email (21-30)

Correspondence and updates re EU and National policies and emerging regulations

Meeting (11-20)

Offshore Renewables workshops, Fisheries Quota setting, general policy issues

Phone call (21-30)

Virtual Meeting (6-10)

Social Media (31-50)

Photos, commentary, and circulation of emerging EU and National developments relevant to the sector - Linked In , Facebook

Designated public officials lobbied

The following DPOs were lobbied during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area. These DPOs were involved in at least one of the Lobbying Activities listed above, but not necessarily all of them. As returns are specific to a Subject Matter Area the above Lobbying Activities may be associated with multiple returns.

Timmy Dooley Senator (Seanad)

Padráig Mac Lochlainn TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Pat the Cope Gallagher TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Caroline Bocquel Chief Executive Officer (Bord Iascaigh Mhara)

Richard Donnelly Interim Chief Executive Officer (Bord Iascaigh Mhara)

Martin Heydon Minister of State (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)

Sinead McPhilips Assistant Secretary (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)

Sinead McSherry Assistant Secretary General (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)

Tom Tynan Adviser to Minister of State (Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine)

Barry Cowen MEP (European Parliament)

Billy Kelleher MEP (European Parliament)

Ciaran Mullooly MEP (European Parliament)

Cynthia Ní Mhurchú MEP (European Parliament)

Kathleen Funchion MEP (European Parliament)

Maria Walsh MEP (European Parliament)

Nina Carberry MEP (European Parliament)

Seán Kelly MEP (European Parliament)

Paschal Hayes Executive Chairperson (Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority)

Barry Ward TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Charles Ward TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Conor D McGuinness TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

David Maxwell TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Jennifer Whitmore TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Rose Conway-Walsh TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Simon Harris TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Dermot Clohessy Chairperson (Marine Institute)

Dr Rick Officer Chief Executive Officer (Marine Institute)

Manus Boyle Senator (Seanad)

Philip Nugent Assistant Secretary (Department of Environment, Climate and Communications)