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  • Open consultation Consultation on the Draft Fisheries Management Plan for Non-Quota Shellfish in Northern Ireland

    Topics:
    • Rural Affairs, 
    • Fisheries, 
    • Actions to Protect our Environment

    Consultation closes 17 July 2026, 11.59 pm

    Summary

    The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched a public consultation on the draft Fisheries Management Plan for Non-Quota Shellfish in Northern Ireland.

    This consultation invites feedback on the proposed Northern Ireland Non-Quota Shellfish Fisheries Management Plan (FMP) for Brown Crab, Velvet Crab, Lobster, King Scallops and Queen Scallops, including its policies, actions, and potential environmental impacts described in the environmental report. 

    The Non-Quota Shellfish FMP provides a framework for the sustainable management of non-quota shellfish

    Documents

    • Equality screening assessment Adobe PDF (690 KB)
    • Nature Conservation Advice Report Adobe PDF (610 KB)
    • Rural Needs Impact Assessment Adobe PDF (443 KB)
    • Strategic Environmental Assessment - Environmental Report Adobe PDF (2 MB)
    • DRAFT FMP for NON QUOTA STOCKS (Crab Lobster Scallops) Adobe PDF (933 KB)
    • Consultee Letter Adobe PDF (267 KB)
    • Consultation Questions Microsoft Word (2 MB)

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    Consultation description

    The primary method for responses is online via Citizen Space.

    Ways to respond

    Respond online
    Email:
    NonQuotaShellfishFMP@daera-ni.gov.uk
    Write to:
    Sea Fisheries Policy Branch,
    DAERA Marine and Fisheries Division,
    Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
    Rathkeltair House
    Market Street
    Downpatrick
    BT30 6AJ
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