Ireland’s Maritime Area
Acting as custodian and regulator of Ireland’s maritime area, we aim to ensure that Ireland’s marine environment is protected for the future through co-operation, compliance, enforcement and transparent decision making.
The Maritime Area Regulatory Authority (MARA)
Ireland’s maritime area holds great potential.
As an independent maritime regulator, MARA plays a key role in ensuring the effective use of Ireland’s maritime area.
MARA’s regulatory decision-making provides a pathway to realising Ireland’s high ambitions for the diverse needs of all users of the maritime space. Working collaboratively with all its partners, MARA supports the pillars of Ireland’s marine planning system.
MARA Statement of Strategy 2024 – 2027
Over the lifecycle of this strategy MARA is committed to being a leading voice for sustainable management, and protection of Ireland’s maritime area through effective regulation. We will also proactively inform policy, legislation, and better informed decisions for development in the maritime area while mitigating harm in the marine environment.
Annual Report
The Maritime Area Regulatory Authority has published its 2025 Annual Report. The annual report gives an overview of progress as the agency continued its transition from establishment to sustained operational delivery. Reporting on a pivotal year, marked by rapid organisational growth, significantly increased regulatory output and heightened national importance of MARA activities across key sectors of the Irish economy.
