Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 8 November 2016

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Fishing Industry: Discussion

5:00 pm

Dr. Susan Steele:

Mr. O'Mahony spoke about 14 inspections. Many vessels have permanent structures that make it very difficult for them to dump at sea and we continue to monitor them. We have taken successful cases on their ability to high grade on board and even though cases were appealed, the decisions were upheld. We are aware that every time vessels enter we will receive a huge number of calls and that those involved in the industry here is very concerned about them. We will continue to monitor them to assess the risk and work with the ports where they land fish to ensure everything is above board.