Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA)
Aileen O' Sullivan is an experienced professional in the field of food and fisheries support, currently serving as Acting Director of the Food and Fisheries Support Unit at the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) since July 2022, where Aileen also held the position of Manager. Previously, Aileen was employed at the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority from September 2007 to June 2022 as a Sea Fisheries Protection Officer and Acting Director of Food and Fisheries Support. Aileen's career began at the Food Safety Authority of Ireland as a Service Contracts Executive and Acting Service Contracts Manager from March 2004 to September 2007, following a role as a Research Officer at Teagasc. Aileen holds several advanced degrees, including a Master of Laws in Food Law from De Montfort School of Law, an MSc in Food Safety Management from Technological University Dublin, and a Master of Science in Food Technology from University College Cork, complemented by additional qualifications in management practice and health promotion.
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Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA)
The SFPA was established under the provisions of the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006 and is Ireland's competent authority for Seafood Safety and Sea-Fisheries Protection. The Sea Fisheries Protection Authority is committed to the effective and fair regulation of the seafishing and seafood sectors that fall within our mandate. This means all fishing vessels operating within Irelands 200‐mile limit, Irish fishing vessels wherever they operate, and all seafood produced in Ireland wherever it is marketed.” Based in Clonakilty, County Cork, the SFPA has a number of offices in the major ports around the coast, at Killybegs, Ros a’ Mhíl, An Daingean, Castletownbere, Dunmore East, Clonakilty, Howth and Greencastle. The continued health of Ireland’s economy and coastal communities is dependent upon our natural resources being used sustainably. It is important for Ireland to have well managed fisheries and the SFPA will continue to engage with the fishing industry to promote compliance with the essential requirements of the legislation. SFPA supports a sustainable and profitable commercial fishing sector, while protecting and conserving fisheries resources for long-term exploitation. The SFPA have introduced a confidential telephone line: 1800 76 76 76. We encourage anyone who is aware of any suspect activity to contact us on this number with the relevant information.