Presented by: Michael Keatinge Bord Iascaigh Mhara

EMFF ArticleNeeds AnalysisSWOT 28 Support for Innovation in fisheries Global demand for seafood is increasing Stock recovery through CFP reform Improved selective gear technologies Competitive modern fleet. 29Advisory Services Opportunistic rather than market led fishing sector. Under-exploited domestic market. 30 Partnerships 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 ArticleNeeds AnalysisSWOT 31 Promoting 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. 32 Facilitating diversification & Job Creation Highly skilled workforce. Fragmentation and lack of commercial scale. 33Supports for health and safety On-board quality and Environmental Management Systems Health & Safety at sea.

EMFF ArticleNeeds AnalysisSWOT 34 Support to transferrable fishing concessions of the CFP or new systems adapting fishing activities to fishing opportunities 35 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 ArticleNeeds AnalysisSWOT 36 Innovation 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 technologies Continued 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 ArticleNeeds AnalysisSWOT 37 Limiting 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 technologies Continued 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 ArticleNeeds AnalysisSWOT 38 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 technologies Restrictions 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 ArticleNeeds AnalysisSWOT 39Mitigation of climate change On-board quality and Environmental Management Systems Impacts of climate change on distribution of stocks and recruitment Increases in Fuel Prices 40 Added value and product quality ( & use of unwanted catches) High levels of discards On-board quality and Environmental Management Systems 41 Fishing ports, Landing Sites and shelters Quality of infrastructure at key ports. Infrastructure at small/inshore ports

EMFF ArticleNeeds AnalysisSWOT 42 Inland Fishing and inland fauna and flora All Activities in inland waters relating to Articles 32, 33, 37, 39, 40,41 69Production & Marketing Plans CMO and new role for Producer Organisations in production and marketing plans 71Supports for Marketing Measures High levels of discards Lack of national representation of inshore fishermen. Untapped potential of inshore stocks Growing reputation of Irish seafood. Improved road network and reduced time to market.

EMFF ArticleNeeds AnalysisSWOT 32aNew Forms of incomeSee Chapter III SWOT 32bSupports for Young fishermen Lack of succession planning and new entrants 33a Temporary cessation of fishing activities Restrictions on fishing arising from Natura 2000 Quota restrictions & reduced days at sea Overcapacity in some fleet segments. 33b Permanent Cessation of fishing activities Overcapacity in some fleet segments. Quota restrictions & reduced days at sea 32(1) of CPRFinancial Instruments Use of Financial Instruments to leverage Resources Constrained access to private finance. Constrained exchequer funding.