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Welcome to the Fish Health Unit Website

This website has been developed to provide a structured and user-friendly single point source of information relating to the current Fish Health Regulations applicable in Ireland. Information regarding the Aquaculture Operator's legal obligations and the administration of these Regulations is also provided along with information on pertinent Fish Health related issues.

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Fish Health

Authorisation

If you operate an aquaculture production business, or a commercial aquarium, you must obtain Fish Health Authorisation from the Marine Institute.

Apply for Fish Health Authorisation

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Finfish/Shellfish

Movement Application

All movements of aquaculture animals for ongrowing must be notified to the Marine Institute in advance for movements within Ireland and for imports/exports.

Submit a Movement Application

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Ornamental

Import Application

If you intend to import ornamental aquatic animals, you must first register & notify us at least 24 hours prior to the consignment leaving the country of origin.

Submit an Import Application

Important Notices

Marine Institute investigating cause of carp mortalities at The Lough and Belvelly Lake in Cork

All fish sampled tested positive for carp edema virus (CEV), however further testing on the CEV positive samples is currently in progress...

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The Farmed Salmonid Handbook

A comprehensive manual on fish health for Ireland’s salmon and trout farming industry, containing detailed and practical information on all aspects of fish stock care.

Crayfish Plague Alert 2017

Information on outbreaks of Crayfish Plague confirmed in the River Suir and River Deel during 2017, and emergency disease control measures which have been put in place to try to limit the spread of this disease.

Quality

The Fish Health Unit is committed to quality and efficiency in the service we provide in implementing Fish Health Legislation while holding ISO 9001 Certification. Our Quality Policy Statement can be viewed here.

Feedback

We aim to continually improve any areas of this service where possible and we welcome your feedback.  You can provide your feedback by completing our Customer Feedback Questionnaire (or by emailing your specific feedback to fhu@marine.ie). 

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