New Regulations

This page provides information on recently signed regulations, introduced within the last six months. These updates form part of MARA’s ongoing work to ensure a clear, proportionate, and effective regulatory framework for activities in Irelands Maritime Area.

Legislation (both primary and secondary) is subject to change, including amendment and repeal. It is the sole responsibility of any user of this website to apprise themselves of the up-to-date position of any legislation. MARA has provided links to certain enactments on this website but does not warrant that the linked version is the most recent, or indeed that the linked legislation has not been repealed or replaced. The legislation referred to in this website is not an exhaustive list of all legislation governing MARA and its activities.

Please visit our Legislation page for further information on enactments.

What’s Included

The regulations published here may relate to:

  • Updates to existing regulatory processes
  • Introduction of new Statutory Instruments
  • Changes affecting licensing, consents, or permissions
  • Measures to support efficiency, transparency, and compliance

Accessing the Regulations

Details of each regulation, including commencement dates and links to supporting documentation are available below. Users are encouraged to review the relevant materials carefully to understand how changes may apply to their activities.

S.I. No. 192/2026 – Maritime Area Planning (Emergency Works) Regulations 2026

Signed: 29th April 2026

Further Information: Minister Dooley signs regulations specifying emergency works under Section 98 of the Maritime Area Planning Act (MAPA)

Link to Regulation: S.I. No. 192/2026 – Maritime Area Planning (Emergency Works) Regulations 2026

S.I. No. 185/2026 – European Union (Planning and Development) (Renewable Energy) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Signed: 29th April 2026

Further Information: CEPP 2 2026 European Union (Planning and Development) (Renewable Energy) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Link to Regulation: S.I. No. 185/2026 – European Union (Planning and Development) (Renewable Energy) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

S.I. No. 94/2026 – Maritime Area Planning Act 2021 (Fit and Proper Person – Uisce Éireann) Order 2026

Signed: 20th March 2026

Link to Regulation: S.I. No. 94/2026 – Maritime Area Planning Act 2021 (Fit and Proper Person – Uisce Éireann) Order 2026

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