Holly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats)
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142. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to engage with inshore fishers, their representative organisations, and their producer organisations concerning a co-management approach to Marine Protected Areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14302/23]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail)
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One of the key features of the General Scheme of the Marine Protected Area Bill approved by Government in December 2022 is participation in the co-design and co-management with all stakeholders including fishers. This participatory approach is essential for the successful delivery of Marine Protected Areas internationally and in Ireland. I am committed to working with all stakeholders including with inshore fishers and their representative organisations towards improved stewardship, effective and inclusive management and sustainable use of our coastal environment and its wealth of biodiversity.