Maritime Area Regulatory Authority (MARA)

Legal basis: Maritime Area Planning Act 2021
Maximum Number of Positions: 11
Gender Balance Numbers: Female (4), Male (7)
Gender Balance Percentage: Female (36%), Male (64%)
Notes: Three positions are nominated by Ministers, DPENDR, DECC & Housing. One is nominated by the County and City Management Association (CCMA)

Name First Appointed Reappointed Expiry Date Position type Basis of appointment
Alma Walsh 17/07/2023 16/07/2026 Ordinary Member Ministerial Nominee (Housing)
Brendan McGrath 17/07/2023 16/07/2026 Ordinary Member Designated Nominating Body (CCMA)
James Massey 17/07/2023 16/07/2027 Ordinary Member Ministerial Appointment
Karen Banks 01/08/2023 31/07/2027 Ordinary Member Ministerial Appointment
Mark Mellet 17/07/2023 16/07/2027 Chairperson Ministerial Appointment
Niamh Kenny 17/07/2023 16/07/2027 Ordinary Member Ministerial Appointment
Patrick Gibbons 17/07/2023 16/07/2027 Ordinary Member Ministerial Appointment
Patrick Moran 17/07/2023 16/07/2026 Ordinary Member Ministerial Nominee (DPENDR)
Paul O'Neill 17/07/2023 16/07/2026 Ordinary Member Ministerial Nominee (DECC)
Philip Daly 17/07/2023 16/07/2027 Ordinary Member Ministerial Appointment
Ruth Brennan 17/07/2023 16/07/2027 Ordinary Member Ministerial Appointment