{"id":6209,"date":"2026-01-23T10:07:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T10:07:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maritimeregulator.ie\/?p=6209"},"modified":"2026-02-24T10:05:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T10:05:29","slug":"mac-levy-framework-review-consultation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.maritimeregulator.ie\/ga\/mac-levy-framework-review-consultation\/","title":{"rendered":"MAC Levy Framework Review Consultation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

A core function of MARA is the administration of Maritime Area Consents (MACs), which are required under the MAPA 2021 in Ireland for occupying a part of the maritime area for specific purposes. A holder of a MAC is required to pay MARA an annual levy, based on the levy framework established in accordance with the MAPA 2021 (Section 167(b)).<\/p>\n

Another core function of MARA is the administration of the Foreshore leases and licences determined under the Foreshore Act 1933 as amended. The MAC levy is used to inform rent reviews for such authorisations, to ensure that there is consistency between payments made under MACs and foreshore consents.<\/p>\n

MARA’s current levy framework was established in 2023, and MARA is obliged to keep the levy framework under review and may amend it as it thinks fit in accordance with the MAPA 2021. This review is being carried out by Indecon International Economic and Strategic Consultants, to support MARA\u2019s assessment of whether the current framework is fit-for-purpose, transparent, proportionate, and competitive on an international basis.<\/p>\n

This consultation document invites views from all stakeholders, including current and potential MAC holders, industry representatives, sectoral experts, and the public, on the future design of the MAC Levy Framework. Your feedback is crucial to ensuring the revised framework is robust, fair, and supports the sustainable development of Ireland’s maritime area.<\/p>\n

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How to make a submission<\/strong><\/p>\n

The deadline for making a submission is 5pm on Monday 23rd<\/sup> February 2026.<\/p>\n

Please send your submission by email to consultation@mara.gov.ie with the subject line \u201cMAC Levy Framework Review\u201d or by post, with \u201cMAC Levy Framework Review\u201d written on the envelope, to:<\/p>\n

MAC Levy Framework Review<\/strong>
\nMaritime Area Regulatory Authority (MARA)
\n2nd Floor
\nMenapia House
\nDrinagh Business Park
\nDrinagh
\nWexford
\nY35 RF29<\/p>\n

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MAC Levy Framework Review \u2013 Consultation Document\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The full details in relation to the MAC Levy Framework Review and the Consultation Questions are contained in the attached report.<\/p>\n

Please CLICK HERE<\/a> to download in PDF<\/p>\n

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Data Protection<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are committed to engaging with stakeholders in a clear, open and transparent manner. Any person or organisation can make a submission in relation to this consultation. We will consider all submissions and feedback before we publish the final evaluation. Your response to this consultation is subject to:<\/p>\n

Your response to this consultation is subject to:<\/p>\n