Public Consultation on Minister’s Review of the 2012 Herring Management Policy in relation to the Herring 6A South Quota for the non-ringfenced Inshore Vessels

In 2023, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Mr Charlie McConalogue, T.D., undertook a full public consultation on a limited review of the 2012 Herring Management Policy, specifically in relation to the quantity of herring set aside from the Herring 6A South quota for inshore vessels that are not part of the ring-fenced group.

Public Consultation – Steps

The review comprised of the below Consultation Paper prepared to assist consideration by Industry/ stakeholders.

The public consultation ran from 01 February 2023 until 10 March 2023.

Industry/ stakeholders were invited to submit their views on the options presented in the Consultation Paper or alternative proposals.

Those making submissions were advised that submissions will be made publicly available on the Department's website and are published below.

The Minister examined the issues raised during the public consultation process and, following a detailed evaluation, has decided to set a minimum allocation of Herring 6a South quota for non-ringfenced vessels under 20 metres in length overall, when Ireland’s quota for the stock falls below a certain threshold. Full Ministerial decision is published below.