Martin Sisk

The Marine Institute is Ireland’s national marine research agency, established under the Marine Institute Act 1991.

Its aim is to undertake, co-ordinate, promote and assist in marine research and development and to provide services related to marine research and development.

Mr Sisk is a solicitor by profession but has worked for the vast majority of his career in the area of regulation, including financial regulation, holding senior positions with the Revenue and the Central Bank.

He has been appointed as chair for a term of five years.

Martin Heydon, minister for agriculture, food and the marine, said:”I very much welcome the government’s appointment of Martin Sisk as chairperson of the Marine Institute.

“Mr Sisk brings with him a strong legal background and extensive experience across a number of government committees.

“The Marine Institute is widely regarded and provides world-class scientific and technical advice to Government which helps inform policy and supports the sustainable development of Ireland’s marine resources.

“Mr Sisk’s leadership of the board will ensure the continued delivery of this critical work.”

Timmy Dooley, minister of state for fisheries and marine, added: “The work undertaken by the Marine Institute is extensive — whether that be the provision of fish stock data, ocean and climate services, marine environmental monitoring, seabed mapping — and it allows us to better understand our marine ecosystems upon which Ireland’s seafood sector depends.

“Indeed, the sustainable development of Ireland’s seafood sector and the sustainable management of Ireland’s seas and oceans are dependent on the scientific advice provided by the Marine Institute.”