Apply for a licence and register online with IrieFins.
Before registration, an authorized Fisheries personnel has to examine the vessel.
A Certificate of Registration and Licence will be issued to approved vessels.
1976
Old Fisheries Act
In 1976, the first Fisheries act was created.
2018
New Fisheries Act
The new Fisheries Act of 2018 repealed the original act of 1976
2019
National Fisheries Authority
The National Fisheries Authority was created on June 1, 2019.
2023
Online Licensing System
NFA launched new online Fisheries Licensing System
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