CLondoner92 (New Account)<p><a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Ireland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Ireland</span></a> has been elected to the <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/IALA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IALA</span></a> Council at its inaugural General Assembly in <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Singapore" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Singapore</span></a> on 20 February 2025, following ratification of the IALA Convention in 2023. Represented by Yvonne Shields O'Connor, Ireland will influence global maritime navigation standards, focusing on marine aids, digitalisation, climate adaptation, and safety. </p><p>Minister for <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Transport" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Transport</span></a>, Darragh O'Brien, highlighted Ireland's leadership in maritime safety and commitment to working with IALA to enhance global security and sustainability at sea. Ireland's priorities include addressing climate change impacts, maritime communications, and collaborating with the International <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/Hydrographic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Hydrographic</span></a> Organisation. The country's 2025-2030 strategy aligns with IALA’s mission to drive innovation and sustainability in maritime operations.<br><a href="https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/9c915-ireland-secures-council-seat-on-iala-to-strengthen-safety-of-navigation-globally/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">gov.ie/en/press-release/9c915-</span><span class="invisible">ireland-secures-council-seat-on-iala-to-strengthen-safety-of-navigation-globally/</span></a></p>