Micheál Martin has welcomed the news
Ireland has been elected to the Council of the International Seabead Authority.
Tainaiste Micheál Martin has welcomed the news saying Ireland will take its seat on the council at a time when our oceans are already facing significant challenges.
The Council is responsible for developing regulations on deep-sea mining, approving exploration and exploitations contract applications and overseeing the implementation of contracts.

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