Seal Rescue Ireland

Lobbying Organisation Seal Rescue Ireland

Date published 30 Apr, 2020

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Marine

Period 1 Jan, 2020 to 30 Apr, 2020

Specific Details Draft National Marine Planning Framework Consultation Submission

Intended results SRI is grateful for the opportunity to contribute ideas through this submission, and hopes to provide insight through our unique work towards the goal of future policy that will enable the protection and restoration of Ireland’s marine ecosystems, which will enhance biodiversity, promote climate resilience, and support sustainable fisheries long into the future.

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Melanie Croce, Executive Director of Seal Rescue Ireland

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.

Submission (1)

Seal Rescue Ireland would like to end this submission by saying that we are deeply appreciative of the time and effort that is being poured into the creation of this multifaceted framework and for the opportunity to contribute our input. The NMPF stands to be of unprecedented value to Ireland's marine environment and socio-economic status. We believe this framework should remain dynamic, and be consistently re-evaluated in relation to the best available science and measures of sustainable development. If all stakeholders within Ireland work together to protect and enhance the use of marine resources and activities, we can create a sustainable, symbiotic relationship with the natural world and influence sustainable, socio-economic growth.

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.

Eoghan Murphy Minister (Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government)

Damien English Minister of State (Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government)