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Minister O'Brien appoints new members to the Board of the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority (MARA)
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Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O'Brien has appointed 4 members to the Board of the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority (MARA) in accordance with Section 45 of the Maritime Area Planning Act 2021 (as amended). These appointments will support MARA in carrying out its statutory functions as Ireland's maritime area regulator.
The following board members have been appointed:
- Ciara Reynolds, representing the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment – New Appointment
- Eugene Waters, representing the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage – New Appointment
- Kevin Kelly, representing the County and City Management Association – New Appointment
- Patrick Moran, representing the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation – Reappointment
Commenting on the appointments, Minister O'Brien said:
"I am pleased to welcome Ciara Reynolds, Eugene Waters and Kevin Kelly to the Board of the Maritime Area Regulatory Authority and to reappoint Patrick Moran. Their collective expertise and experience across government and local government will make an important contribution to MARA's work as it continues to support the sustainable development and effective regulation of Ireland's maritime area. I look forward to working with the Board as MARA continues to play a key role in delivering our offshore renewable energy and maritime planning ambitions."
Minister of State at the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment Timmy Dooley said:
"These appointees bring significant experience from across central and local government, providing expertise in climate and energy policy, planning, infrastructure, public administration and local government. Their appointments will strengthen the Board's capacity to oversee and support MARA's important role in managing and regulating Ireland's maritime area."
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Notes to the Editor
The Maritime Area Regulatory Authority (MARA) was established under the Maritime Area Planning Act 2021 as Ireland's independent maritime area regulator. MARA has responsibility for the regulation of activities within Ireland's maritime area, including the assessment of Maritime Area Consent and Maritime Usage Licences and enforcement of the maritime area.
The appointments have been made in accordance with Section 45 of the Maritime Area Planning Act 2021 (as amended). The Board of MARA comprises a Chairperson and ordinary members appointed through a combination of Public Appointments Service competitions and statutory nominations from relevant public bodies and government departments.
For short biographies of the appointees, please email: press.office@dcee.gov.ie.