Seafood sector welcomes department development

A DECISION by the Government to transfer key functions for the fishing industry to the newly named Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has been welcomed by the seafood sector.

Responsibility for sea fisheries, aquaculture, marine research, marine engineering, aquaculture licensing, and pier and harbour development will now rest with the new department.

DAFF, which retains all of the former functions of the Department of Agriculture and Food, will also take responsibility for Bord Iascaigh Mhara, the Marine Institute and the Sea Fisheries Protection Agency.