The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has welcomed the appointment of Michael Finn and Jonathan Hoare as Executive Members of its Authority, the three-person executive that leads the regulator of Ireland’s sea-fisheries and sea-food production sectors.
The appointments were announced by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue TD, following a competitive recruitment process undertaken through the Public Appointments Service. Both appointees will work with Paschal Hayes, Executive Chairperson of the SFPA, to ensure the effective regulation of Ireland’s sea-fisheries sector, promoting and encouraging compliance with national and EU sea-fisheries legislation and sea-food safety law.
Michael Finn is a former Assistant Commissioner of An Garda Síochána, where he was responsible for policing and security in the Southern Region. His previous responsibilities included being part of the Senior Leadership Team and contributing to overall organisational strategy, policing and the delivery of policing and security outcomes.
Jonathan Hoare formerly worked as a Programme Manager with responsibility for co-ordinating and implementing the South-West Regional Enterprise Plan and also held the position of Director of Communications and Public Affairs for the Irish Local Development Network. He has held several public service roles including work with the Houses of the Oireachtas and as a former Ministerial advisor.
Mr Paschal Hayes, Executive Chairperson said: “On behalf of the SFPA, I welcome the new appointments to the Executive Authority following a rigorous and independent recruitment process through the Public Appointments Service. Jonathan and Michael will bring a wealth of experience to the Authority, having contributed to, and supported, significant organisational developments in their previous positions.
The SFPA has an ambitious strategy of development underway as part of our work to ensure the continued delivery of an effective, efficient and transparent regulatory framework to underpin Ireland’s vital and valuable sea-fisheries and seafood production sector.
“I am looking forward to working closely with both Jonathan and Michael on this exciting and ambitious work and to ensure the ongoing sustainability of Ireland’s marine resources for current and future generations.”
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