Presented by: Michael KeatingeBord Iascaigh Mhara

EMFF Article Needs Analysis SWOT

28Support for Innovation in fisheries

Global demand for seafood is increasingStock recovery through CFP reform Improved selective gear technologiesCompetitive modern fleet.

29 Advisory Services Opportunistic rather than market led fishing sector. Under-exploited domestic market.

30Partnerships between scientists and fishermen

Integration of environmental and fisheries science in fisheries management.Relationship with stakeholders for TAC species (RAC’s & IFSRP).

Strong Marine Science Capacity

EMFF Article Needs Analysis SWOT

31Promoting human capital and social dialogue

Relationship with stakeholders for TAC species (RAC’s & IFSRP).Health & Safety at sea.Highly skilled workforce.Fragmentation and lack of commercial scale.

32Facilitating diversification & Job Creation

Highly skilled workforce.Fragmentation and lack of commercial scale.

33 Supports for health and safety

On-board quality and Environmental Management SystemsHealth & Safety at sea.

EMFF Article Needs Analysis SWOT

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Support to transferrable fishing concessions of the CFP or new systems adapting fishing activities to fishing opportunities

 

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Support to the implementation of conservation measures under the CFP, and fishery related conservation measures under NATURA 2000 and MFSD

Loss of biodiversity.

Risk of stock decline in unmanaged inshore fisheries.

EMFF Article Needs Analysis SWOT

36Innovation related to conservation of marine biological resources

High levels of discards Stock recovery through CFP reform Stock recovery through continued development of local management plans. Improved selective gear technologiesContinued poor recovery of key stocks in Irish Sea.Restrictions on fishing arising from Natura 2002 Proximity to key fishing grounds.More stocks exploited at MSY.Risk of stock decline in unmanaged inshore fisheries. Loss of biodiversity.

EMFF Article Needs Analysis SWOT

37Limiting impact of fishing on the marine environment

High levels of discards Integration of environmental and fisheries science in fisheries management.Limited management regime for inshore stocks.Stock recovery through CFP reform Stock recovery through continued development of local management plans. Improved selective gear technologiesContinued poor recovery of key stocks in Irish Sea.Restrictions on fishing arising from Natura 2002 Proximity to key fishing grounds.More stocks exploited at MSY.Risk of stock decline in unmanaged inshore fisheries.

EMFF Article Needs Analysis SWOT

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Protection and restoration of marine biodiversity in the framework of sustainable fishing activities

High levels of discards Stock recovery through CFP reform Limited management regime for inshore stocks.Stock recovery through continued development of local management plans. Improved selective gear technologiesRestrictions on fishing arising from Natura 2001 Proximity to key fishing grounds.More stocks exploited at MSY.Risk of stock decline in unmanaged inshore fisheries. Loss of biodiversity.

EMFF Article Needs Analysis SWOT

39 Mitigation of climate change

On-board quality and Environmental Management SystemsImpacts of climate change on distribution of stocks and recruitmentIncreases in Fuel Prices

40Added value and product quality ( & use of unwanted catches)

High levels of discards

On-board quality and Environmental Management Systems

41Fishing ports, Landing Sites and shelters

Quality of infrastructure at key ports.

Infrastructure at small/inshore ports

EMFF Article Needs Analysis SWOT

42 Inland Fishing and inland fauna and flora

All Activities in inland waters relating to Articles 32, 33, 37, 39, 40,41

69 Production & Marketing Plans CMO and new role for Producer Organisations in production and marketing plans

71 Supports for Marketing Measures

High levels of discards Lack of national representation of inshore fishermen. Untapped potential of inshore stocksGrowing reputation of Irish seafood. Improved road network and reduced time to market.

EMFF Article Needs Analysis SWOT32a New Forms of income See Chapter III SWOT

32b Supports for Young fishermenLack of succession planning and new entrants

33aTemporary cessation of fishing activities

Restrictions on fishing arising from Natura 2000 Quota restrictions & reduced days at seaOvercapacity in some fleet segments.

33bPermanent Cessation of fishing activities

Overcapacity in some fleet segments.Quota restrictions & reduced days at sea

32(1) of CPR Financial Instruments

Use of Financial Instruments to leverage Resources Constrained access to private finance.Constrained exchequer funding.