Published by Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
<p style='box-sizing:border-box; margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; padding:0px; color:rgb(5, 5, 5); font-family:"Avenir Next", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "PingFang SC", "Microsoft YaHei", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size:13px;'><span style='box-sizing:border-box; font-size:18px; color:rgb(0, 0, 0);'>The Defence Organisation provides a broad range of marine security services; it also undertakes a diverse range of non-security related tasks in Irish waters and beyond. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) as competent Authority has a Service Level Agreement with the Department of Defence (DoD) to secure efficient enforcement of sea-fisheries law through support from the Irish Defence Forces. The Naval Service is the State's principal seagoing agency, with a general responsibility to meet contingent and actual maritime defence requirements. In support of the Navy, the Air Corps’ Maritime Patrol Aircraft are primarily tasked on domestic fishery protection missions.</span></p><p style='box-sizing:border-box; margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; padding:0px; color:rgb(5, 5, 5); font-family:"Avenir Next", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "PingFang SC", "Microsoft YaHei", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size:13px;'><br /></p><p style='box-sizing:border-box; margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; padding:0px; color:rgb(5, 5, 5); font-family:"Avenir Next", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "PingFang SC", "Microsoft YaHei", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size:13px;'><span style='box-sizing:border-box; font-size:18px; color:rgb(0, 0, 0);'>Any proposal that has the potential to interfere with the performance by the Defence Forces of their security and non-security related tasks must be subject to consultation with the Defence Organisation. This includes potential interference with: Safety of navigation and access to naval facilities; Firing, test or exercise areas; Communication, and surveillance systems; and Fishery protection functions. Additionally, Haulbowline Naval Base in Cork is of strategic importance and there may be a need for future expansion of the Naval Base. Any future development proposals in Cork Harbour will also need to take cognisance of the requirements of the Naval Service.</span></p>
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| Created | 2025-07-15 |
| Last Updated | 2025-07-15 |