Summary
The Draft Pelagic FMP focuses on the Irish Sea herring stock and sets out objectives and actions to ensure it is managed sustainably, maintaining stock levels capable of supporting Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY). It also supports the long-term viability of the fishery and the coastal communities and processing sector that rely on this important resource.
Mae’r FMP Pelagig Drafft yn canolbwyntio ar stoc bennog Môr Iwerddon ac yn amlinellu amcanion a chamau gweithredu i sicrhau ei bod yn cael ei rheoli’n gynaliadwy, gan gynnal lefelau stoc sy’n gallu cefnogi Cynnyrch Cynaliadwy Mwyaf (MSY)
Documents
- Draft Irish Sea Pelagic Fisheries Management Plan (FMP)
- Accessibility compliant S75 Screening - Irish Sea Pelagic FMP
- Joint Irish Sea Pelagic FMP Welsh translation
- Rural Needs Impact Assessment - Irish Sea Pelagic FMP
- Strategic Environmental Assessment - Environmental Report Pelagic FMP
- Consultation document Irish Sea Demersal and Pelagic FMPs - Welsh version
- Consultation document IS Demersal and Pelagic FMPs
- Regulatory Impact Assessment IS demersal and pelagic FMPs
- Response form Irish Sea Demersal and Pelagic FMPs
- Response form Irish Sea Demersal and Pelagic FMPs - Welsh version
Consultation description
The FMP is a commitment under the UK Joint Fisheries Statement and have been developed jointly by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), and the Welsh Government. Its development has been informed by close engagement with the fishing industry, environmental organisations, scientific bodies and other stakeholders.
Opening the consultation, Minister Muir said:
“The Irish Sea fisheries are of significant economic, social and environmental importance. These Fisheries Management Plans represent an important step in ensuring that both demersal and pelagic stocks are managed sustainably, balancing the protection of the marine environment with the needs of fishing communities and businesses that rely on them.”
“These draft plans are part of a wider programme of Fisheries Management Plans that my Department is responsible for delivering. I would like to thank industry representatives, scientists and stakeholders who have contributed to their development through the working groups and engagement process to date.”
“I encourage all interested parties to respond to this consultation to help inform the final plans and support the sustainable future of our fisheries.”
The public consultation on this draft FMP will be open until 21 October 2026.
The Department is also planning a stakeholder webinar during the consultation period, with further details to follow.
Ymgynghoriad yn agor ar Gynllun Rheoli Pysgodfeydd Pelagig ar gyfer Môr Iwerddon
Mae’r FMP yn ymrwymiad o dan Gyd-ddatganiad Pysgodfeydd y Deyrnas Unedig ac fe’u datblygwyd ar y cyd gan yr Adran Amaethyddiaeth, yr Amgylchedd a Materion Gwledig (DAERA), Adran yr Amgylchedd, Bwyd a Materion Gwledig (Defra), a Llywodraeth Cymru. Llywiwyd y broses o’i ddatblygu gan ymgysylltu’n agos â’r diwydiant pysgota, sefydliadau amgylcheddol, cyrff gwyddonol a rhanddeiliaid eraill.
Wrth agor yr ymgynghoriad, dywedodd y Gweinidog Muir:
“Mae pysgodfeydd Môr Iwerddon yn bwysig iawn yn economaidd, yn gymdeithasol ac yn amgylcheddol. Mae’r Cynlluniau Rheoli Pysgodfeydd hyn yn gam pwysig tuag at sicrhau bod stociau dyfnforol a phelagig yn cael eu rheoli’n gynaliadwy, gan gydbwyso diogelu’r amgylchedd morol ag anghenion cymunedau pysgota a’r busnesau sy’n dibynnu arnynt.”
“Mae’r cynlluniau drafft hyn yn rhan o raglen ehangach o Gynlluniau Rheoli Pysgodfeydd y mae fy Adran yn gyfrifol am eu cyflawni. Hoffwn ddiolch i gynrychiolwyr y diwydiant, y gwyddonwyr a’r rhanddeiliaid sydd wedi cyfrannu at eu datblygu trwy’r gweithgorau a’r broses ymgysylltu hyd yma.”
“Anogaf yr holl bartïon â buddiant i ymateb i’r ymgynghoriad hwn er mwyn helpu i lywio’r cynlluniau terfynol a chefnogi dyfodol cynaliadwy ein pysgodfeydd.”
Bydd yr ymgynghoriad cyhoeddus ar yr FMPau drafft hyn ar agor am 12 wythnos tan 21 Hydref 2026.
Mae’r Adran hefyd yn cynllunio gweminar ar gyfer rhanddeiliaid yn ystod y cyfnod ymgynghori, a bydd rhagor o fanylion yn dilyn.
Ways to respond
Consultation pending — details on ways to respond will be provided when the consultation has opened.