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Fisheries - Policy/ Quota Management


The following application forms may be accessed by clicking the appropriate link or by contacting the Sea-Fisheries Policy & Management Division of the Department.

Our contact details are as follows:

E-Mail: QuotaManagement@agriculture.gov.ie

Tel: 023 885 9500

Postal address:

Sea-Fisheries Policy and Management Division

Seoladh:
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, National Seafood Centre, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, P85 TX47.‌
Teileafón:
+ 353 (0) 238859300
Fisheries Quota Management in Ireland
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Data Protection Statement

Sea-Fisheries Policy and Management Division - Privacy Notice
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Quota Balancing

Pelagic

Quota Balancing Pelagic Stocks - Policy and Information Booklet
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Guide to your Provisional Quota Balancing Statement of Pelagic Stock without a Valid Authorisation/Notification
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Procedure for the Recoupment of Quota Balancing Adjustments in Respect of Landings of Unauthorised Pelagic Stock
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Demersal

Pilot Quota Balancing Policy for Demersal Stocks - Policy & Information booklet with technical amendment
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Information Note Stakeholders On Quota Balancing For Demersal Whitefish Stocks
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Guide to your Provisional Quota Balancing Statement for Demersal Stocks
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Reports

2023 Quota Balancing for Demersal and Pelagic Stocks Reports
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2022 Quota Balancing for Demersal and Pelagic Stocks Reports
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2021 Quota Balancing for Demersal and Pelagic Stocks Report
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2020 Quota Balancing for Demersal and Pelagic Stocks Report
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Quota Swaps with other Member States

List of Swaps 2022
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List of swaps 2021
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List of Swaps 2020
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List of Swaps 2019
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List of Swaps 2018
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List of Swaps 2017
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List of Swaps 2016
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Quota Management Advisory Committee

The Quota Management Advisory Committee
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QMAC Conflict of Interest
QMAC Conflict of Interest Policy
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QMAC Declaration of Interest form
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Minutes
2025
2025 February QMAC Meeting Minutes
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2025 January QMAC Meeting Minutes
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2025 Planning QMAC Meeting Minutes
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Minutes

2024
2024 December QMAC Minutes
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2024 November QMAC Meeting Minutes
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2024 October QMAC Meeting Minutes
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2024 September QMAC Meeting Minutes
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2024 August QMAC Meeting Minutes
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2024 July QMAC Meeting Minutes
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2024 June QMAC Meeting Minutes
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2024 May QMAC Meeting Minutes
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2024 April QMAC Meeting Minutes
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2024 March QMAC Meeting Minutes
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2024 February QMAC Planning Meeting Minutes
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2024 February QMAC Meeting Minutes
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2024 January QMAC Meeting Minutes
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2023
2023 December QMAC Meeting Minutes
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2023 November QMAC Meeting Minutes
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2023 October QMAC Meeting Minutes
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2023 October QMAC Meeting Minutes
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2023 September QMAC Meeting Minutes
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2023 July QMAC Meeting Minutes
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2023 June QMAC Meeting Minutes
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2023 May QMAC Meeting Minutes
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2023 April QMAC Meeting Minutes
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2023 March QMAC Meeting Minutes
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2023 February Planning Meeting Minutes
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2023 February QMAC Meeting Minutes
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2023 January QMAC Meeting Minutes
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2022
2022 December QMAC Meetings Minutes
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2022 November QMAC Meetings Minutes
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2022 October QMAC Meetings Minutes
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2022 September QMAC Meeting Minutes
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2022 August QMAC Meeting Minutes
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2022 July QMAC Meeting Minutes
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2022 June QMAC Meeting Minutes
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2022 May QMAC Meeting Minutes
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2022 April QMAC Meeting Minutes
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2022 March QMAC Meeting Minutes
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QMAC Planning Meeting Minutes
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2022 February QMAC Meeting Minutes
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2022 January QMAC Meeting Minutes
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2021
2021 December QMAC Meeting Minutes
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2021 November QMAC Meeting Minutes
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2021 October QMAC Meetings Minutes
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2021 September QMAC Meeting Minutes
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2021 September QMAC Supplementary Swaps Meeting Minutes
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2021 August QMAC Meeting Minutes
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2021 July QMAC Meeting Minutes
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[document 199788 ]

[document 199787 ]

[document 199786 ]

2021 June QMAC Meeting Minutes
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2021 May QMAC Supplementary Meeting Minutes
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2021 April QMAC Meeting Minutes
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2021 March QMAC Meeting Minutes
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Consolidated Pelagic Policy

Blue Whiting Policy 2014 (Technical Amendment 2019)
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Herring Policy - Management Arrangements and Fleet Policy Statement
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2023 Ministerial Decision North West Herring 6A South Policy Review
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Revised Policy on Polyvalent Mackerel Management Arrangements and Licensing Issues
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Ministerial Decision on ISWFPO proposal on a review of Mackerel allocation policy between the Fleet Segments
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Albacore Tuna

2025 Albacore Tuna Fishery IMO Numbers Information Note
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2025 Albacore Tuna Advertisement
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2025 Albacore Tuna Booking In Form
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Atlanto Scandian Herring

2025 Atlanto Scandian Herring Fishery Management Arrangements
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2025 Atlanto Scandian Herring Polyvalent Booking in Form
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Blue Whiting Polyvalent

2025 Blue Whiting Management Arrangements
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2025 Blue Whiting Polyvalent Booking- in form
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Boarfish

2021 Boarfish Management Information Note
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Celtic Sea Herring Main (Scientific) Fishery

2024 Celtic Sea Herring Main Scientific Fishery Management
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2024 Celtic Sea Herring (Scientific) Fishery Booking-in Form
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Celtic Sea Herring Sentinel (Scientific) Fishery

2024 CSH Scientific Sentinel Booking-in Form
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Celtic Sea Herring Sentinel Scientific Fishery 2024 and Spring 2025 Management Arrangement
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Horse Mackerel Polyvalent Fishery

2025 Horse Mackerel Polyvalent Management Arrangements
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2025 Horse Mackerel Booking in Form
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Irish Sea Herring Fishery

Irish Sea herring quota applications

Applicants are asked to note:

Historically the small Irish Sea Herring fishery has taken place in the waters around the Isle of Man, including in the 6-12 nautical mile zone around the Isle of Man.

If your vessel is successful in the lottery and you wish to participate in the Irish Sea Herring Fishery, please be advised that, as per Article 502 of the EU/UK Trade and Co-Operation Agreement, if you wish to apply for an authorisation from the UK to access the 6-12nm waters around the Isle of Man to fish for Irish Sea Herring you will need to provide evidence of track record for your vessel for more than 10 days in any of the three 12 month periods ending on 31 January on, or between, 1 February 2017 and 31 January 2020 to this Department. The Department will seek authorisation from the UK authorities through the Commission for such vessels covered by the management arrangements.

2024 Irish Sea Herring Management Arrangements
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2024 Irish Sea Herring Booking-in Form
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Mackerel Hook & Line Fishery

2025 Mackerel Hook and Line Booking in Form
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2025 Mackerel Hook and Line Fishery Management Arrangements
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North West Herring Fishery

2024 North West Herring Fishery and Spring 2025 Non-ring-fenced Fishery Management Arrangements and Lottery
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Northwest Herring Under 15m Booking In Form
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[document 97187 ]

[document 97188 ]


Derogation Scheme for Boats Targeting Whiting

CS Whiting DerogationScheme Management Arrangements (doc 106Kb)
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CS Whiting Derogation Scheme Application Form
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Selectivity Measures in the Celtic Sea

Information Note Voluntary Selectivity Scheme in the Celtic Sea, West of 8°W
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Nephrops scheme for the use of selective fishing gears

Management Arrangements - Nephrops Scheme for the use of more Selective Fishing Gears (pdf 197Kb)
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Nephrops Scheme booking-in form
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Authorisation to access the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) Regulatory Area

2025 Authorisation to access the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) Regulatory Area

The Department will apply to the NEAFC, via the EU Commission, to renew, for 2025, NEAFC access for Irish Vessels that are currently authorised in 2024, provided that the vessel is registered and holds a valid Irish sea-fishing boat licence.

The list of Irish notified vessels for 2024 is available on the NEAFC website at the following link:

Register of Notified Vessels and Authorisations 2024. North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission neafc.org

The EU Commission have advised that applications for access will only be accepted by the NEAFC from 01 January 2025. It is also a requirement that Ireland, as a contracting party, issues an authorisation for each vessel when access has been confirmed. As soon as it is technically allowed, and as early as possible in 2025, the Department will issue this authorisation.

It will be necessary for any new vessel or vessel which has changed ownership before the end of 2024 to make a new application.

Seafood Policy and Management Division

09 December 2024

NEAFC Access Application Form
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Norwegian Cod

Subject to the approval of the Minister, the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine invites applications from the owners of Irish registered fishing vessels, who wish to fish the 2025 Norwegian Cod quota. The available Irish quota set aside is 255 tonnes.

An application form is available hereunder.

Please complete all parts of the application form, sign and date and send by email to fisheriesbooking@agriculture.gov.ie or by post to Fisheries Booking, Seafood Policy and Management Division, National Seafood Centre, Clogheen, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, P85 TX47, to arrive no later than close of business Friday 28 February 2025.

IMPORTANT: If you have not received a confirmation that we have received your application by 2pm on Wednesday 5 March 2025, please email the Quota Management team at quotamanagement@agriculture.gov.ie or contact the Department offices, without delay, on 023 8859500 and ask to speak to a member of the Quota Management team.

2025 Norwegian Cod Management Arrangements
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2025 Norwegian Cod Booking in Form
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Nephrops Survey FU16

Nephrops Porcupine Bank Scientific Fishery Management Arrangement
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Nephrops FU16 Booking in Form
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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