Bord Iascaigh Mhara

Bord Iascaigh Mhara
State Agency of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine overview
Formed 1 July 1952 (1952-07-01)
Jurisdiction Ireland
Headquarters Crofton Road, Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin
State Agency of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine executive
  • Jason Whooley, Chief Executive
Key document
  • Sea Fisheries Act, 1952
Website http://www.bim.ie

Bord Iascaigh Mhara (Irish pronunciation: [ˈbˠɔɾˠdˠ ˈi̠əsˠkəɣ ˈwaɾˠa], meaning "Sea Fish Board"; or BIM "Irish Sea Fisheries Board") is the agency of the Irish state with responsibility for developing the Irish marine fishing and aquaculture industries.

Originally established under the Sea Fisheries Act, 1952,[1] the organisation serves to provide resources to the fishing industry, particularly in aquaculture, as well as providing an interface to the consumer for information and promotion of seafood. Historically it operated boatyards in Baltimore, Dingle and Killybegs.

BIM headquarters is currently located in Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin.

References

  1. Sea Fisheries Act, 1952 - Irish Statute Book

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