Aquaculture Committee
Finian O’Sullivan
Finian O’Sullivan is chair of the National Committee of IFA Aquaculture. He is based in Bantry in West Cork and is the owner of Bantry Harbour Mussels Ltd.
Finian has many years experience in mussel farming having started operating in the early 80’s. He has served on numerous committees at local and national level for the industry, including being a founding member of the Molluscan Shellfish Safety Committee where he continues to be active, and is also involved in the Fisheries Local Action Group (FLAG) and a member of the EMFAF Monitoring Committee.
Teresa Morrissey
Teresa is a graduate of Environmental Science from NUI Galway, and also holds a Masters in Marine Science from GMIT.
Having previously worked with the Marine Institute for almost nine years, she brings a depth of experience of in working with the Irish aquaculture industry.
Previous roles within the Marine Institute involved regulatory advice on fish health matters, scientific research on emerging aquatic diseases and management of the National Reference Laboratory for Crustacean diseases.
About IFA Aquaculture
IFA Aquaculture is a consolidated representative body comprised of representatives from all sectors of the Irish aquaculture industry, this includes all stakeholders that farm fish, shellfish, seaweeds and for other novel species that may be cultured around the coastline of Ireland. To become a member you must have an aquaculture licence to farm your products.
IFA Aquaculture also has associate members involved in supply of inputs and sales as well as processing.
The National committee of IFA Aquaculture is comprised of representatives across all sub-sectors of Irish Aquaculture.
IFA Aquaculture will focus on providing strong industry representation nationally and internationally, supporting the improvement and development of the Irish aquaculture industry and promoting positive aspects of Irish aquaculture
Key issues include:
- Implementation of the Aquaculture licensing review recommendations seeking essential reform of the Aquaculture licensing system;
- Contributing to the preparation and implementation of Marine Spatial planning on behalf of the industry;
- National and international representation for the Irish aquaculture industry
- Highlighting the positive aspects of Irish Aquaculture.
IFA Aquaculture National Committee
| Role | Name | Contact No. |
| Chair & Rope Mussels/ Shellfish Safety | Finian O’Sullivan | 085-1729177 |
| Oysters | Kian Louet-Feisser | 087-6244879 |
| Oysters | Cliona Mhic Ghiolla Chuda | 086-8253033 |
| Oysters | Lee Hunter | 087-3595692 |
| Oysters | Des Moore | 087-6536781 |
| Trout | Mag Kirwan | 086-8188340 |
| Rope Mussels | John Harrington | 087-2313395 |
| Salmon | Liam Roche | 087-2830641 |
| Salmon | Gerry O’Donoghue | 087-6165860 |
| Salmon | Catherine McManus | 087-2441364 |
| Bottom Mussels | Tony O’Sullivan | 087-9696883 |
| Rope Mussels | Michael Mulloy | 087-6740656 |
| Other Species – Seaweed | Michael O’Neill | 087-2324149 |
| Other Species | Cindy O’Brien | 087-9051956 |