{"id":8144,"date":"2026-04-30T11:59:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T10:59:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maritimeregulator.ie\/?p=8144"},"modified":"2026-04-30T14:36:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T13:36:39","slug":"a-new-guide-to-navigating-irelands-maritime-consenting-system-has-been-launched-today-providing-for-the-first-time-a-clear-overview-of-how-the-states-key-regulatory-authorities-wor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.maritimeregulator.ie\/ga\/a-new-guide-to-navigating-irelands-maritime-consenting-system-has-been-launched-today-providing-for-the-first-time-a-clear-overview-of-how-the-states-key-regulatory-authorities-wor\/","title":{"rendered":"A new guide to navigating Ireland\u2019s maritime consenting system has been launched today, providing for the first time, a clear overview of how the State\u2019s key regulatory authorities work together."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Developed by the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority (MARA), in partnership with An Coimisi\u00fan Plean\u00e1la (ACP), the County and City Management Association (CCMA), Coastal Planning Forum and the Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR), \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.maritimeregulator.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Overview-of-the-Consenting-and-Regulatory-Authorities-Roles-and-Responsibilities-for-Maritime-Developments-and-Usages-FINAL.pdf\">Overview of the Consenting and Regulatory Authorities\u2019 Roles and Responsibilities for Maritime Developments and Usages<\/a>\u201d explains how the key authorities work together under Ireland\u2019s evolving marine planning framework.<\/p>\n<p>The publication focuses on maritime development under the Maritime Area Planning Act 2021 (as amended), as well as relevant maritime planning requirements under the Planning and Development Act 2000 and the Planning and Development Act 2024<\/p>\n<p>The booklet sets out the consultation, consenting, compliance and, where relevant, enforcement roles of MARA, ACP and Coastal Planning Authorities (CPA\u2019s), providing further information to those navigating Ireland\u2019s maritime consenting system.<\/p>\n<p>Laura Brien, CEO of MARA, commenting on behalf of the partners said:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.maritimeregulator.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Overview-of-the-Consenting-and-Regulatory-Authorities-Roles-and-Responsibilities-for-Maritime-Developments-and-Usages-FINAL.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-8145\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maritimeregulator.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Roles-Responsibilities-Cover-Image-300x213.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"569\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maritimeregulator.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Roles-Responsibilities-Cover-Image-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.maritimeregulator.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Roles-Responsibilities-Cover-Image.jpg 602w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 569px) 100vw, 569px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis publication represents an important step in improving understanding of Ireland\u2019s maritime consenting and planning system. 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