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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Offences (9 Oct 2014)

Simon Coveney: Firstly, may I say that all matters relating to the operational enforcement of sea fisheries law are, by Statute, matters appropriate to the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA).  The SFPA is the independent law enforcement agency of the State for sea fisheries law. As Minister, I do not have responsibility in relation to the issues raised by the Deputy. Responsibility in these...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (9 Oct 2014)

Simon Coveney: ...Organisations which represent operators at the monthly Quota Management Advisory Committee meetings. The submission from the ITIFA notes the difficulties posed for members due the requirement to notify the SFPA in advance of landings greater the 250kg. The requirement for the prior notification of landing is recommended of the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority, which is the competent...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (25 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: ..., together. Firstly, may I say thatall matters relating to the operational enforcement of sea fisheries law are, by Statute, matters appropriate to the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA). The SFPA is the independent law enforcement agency of the State for sea fisheries law. As Minister, I do not have responsibility in relation to the issues raised by the Deputy....

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Fisheries Protection (18 Sep 2014)

Tom Hayes: ...Senator Sheahan for raising this issue. All matters relating to the operational enforcement of sea fisheries law are, by statute, matters appropriate to the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority. SFPA is the independent law enforcement agency of the State for sea fisheries law. As Minister of State, I do not have responsibility in regard to the issues raised by the Senator. Responsibility...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Contracts (17 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: ...Response Initiative. Dept of Foreign Affairs & Trade (Irish Aid) Provision of support services by the Air Corps to Dublin Airport Authority at Dublin Airport Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport Provision of services to assist SFPA in securing an efficient & effective enforcement of SFPA legislation Sea Fisheries Protection Authority Provision of assistance...

Topical Issue Debate: Fisheries Protection (8 Jul 2014) See 2 other results from this debate

Martin Ferris: ...to the weather or because they are unable to get their logs in on time. They could be minor misdemeanours. What I find impossible to understand is that there is a requirement under EU law for the SFPA to carry out more inspections on a person with a history. I think that is disgraceful. We are not talking about people who have done anything terribly wrong. They may be slightly over...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture and Fisheries Councils and Report on Promoting Sustainable Rural Coastal and Island Communities: Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (10 Jun 2014)

...have responded to many of the recommendations in the report. In terms of issues that are under consideration, the recommendation on landing statistics, BIM and Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority, SFPA, have responsibility for compiling data, and improvements in that area are currently being examined by both agencies. I have partly answered the recommendation on seaweed licensing and it is...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Quotas (13 May 2014) See 1 other result from this answer

Clare Daly: ...taken to deal with allegations which have been brought to his attention in relation to massive quota over fishing and black fish been sold on a weekly basis with the knowledge and inaction of the SFPA. [20927/14]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry Losses Due to Recent Storms: Discussion (15 Apr 2014)

...fishermen, with experience of more than 30 years. Our main fisheries are lobster, shrimp, velvet crab, brown crab and scallop. At the moment we are working with BIM, the Marine Institute and the SFPA on the long-term sustainability of the fishery. For example, last year our organisation agreed to regulate the shrimp fishery which was poor and we postponed that until 1 October. It...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Statutory Instruments (26 Mar 2014) See 1 other result from this debate

Simon Coveney: ...with the Council regulation. It was made clear to me, under a point of law, that what we are dealing with in this regard is two parallel systems. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority, SFPA, will apply penalty points in respect of breaches of the rules. While in this regard a particularly high burden of proof will not be required, proof will be required before points can apply. Those...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (26 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: ...the Irish control authorities. Under the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act, 2006, operational issues concerning sea fisheries control are a matter for the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) and the Naval Service. The prosecution of fisheries infringements are carried out on behalf of the State by the Director of Public Prosecutions. It is the responsibility of the Control...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Imports (26 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: ...or non European Economic Area Country the general position is that the person who wishes to import fish/fishery products is required to register with the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA). Application forms can be obtained from SFPA. Following registration the importer is assigned a unique registration number and all details are kept on the SFPA register of importers of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Quotas (25 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: ...the Irish control authorities. Under the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act, 2006, operational issues concerning sea fisheries control are a matter for the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) and the Naval Service. It is the responsibility of the Control Authorities to monitor and control the activities of fishing vessels which are operating within the Ireland’s...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Mar 2014)

Denis O'Donovan: ...m long; it is one of the biggest super trawlers ever to fish in Irish waters and concerns about it have been raised nationally and elsewhere in Europe. A former Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority, SFPA, officer is deeply concerned about the damage it can do to Irish stock. Conservation groups are also concerned about the damage it can do to whale and dolphin numbers because it can hoover...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Landings (12 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: I regret the delay in having the SFPA provide these figures, this was due to an oversight in my Department. I have asked the SPFA to provide the figures at the earliest opportunity.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: European Union (Common Fisheries Policy) (Point System) Regulations: Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (11 Mar 2014) See 15 other results from this debate

Mr. Andrew Kinneen: Not wishing to unhelpful to the Deputy, the SFPA would be privy to the legal advice. We would be happy to-----

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (11 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: ...for the Irish control authorities. Under the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act, 2006, operational matters concerning sea fisheries control are a matter for the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) and the Naval Service, which is independent under the Act in the carrying out of these functions. The fishing opportunities available to Lithuanian vessels, including within the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Quotas (11 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: ...the Irish control authorities. Under the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act, 2006, operational matters concerning sea fisheries control are a matter for the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) and the Naval Service, which is independent under the Act in the carrying out of these functions.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (5 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: ...the Irish control authorities. Under the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act, 2006, operational issues concerning sea fisheries control are a matter for the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) and the Naval Service. I have asked the Authority to reply directly to the deputy on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Departmental Consultations (15 Jan 2014)

Alan Shatter: ...of Technology, Carlow Mr. Arnaud Disant Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation Ltd Sinn Féin The Federation of Irish Fishermen Irish Planning Institute Mr. Liam Kenny Irish Chamber of Shipping Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA) Mr. Ger O’Connor Coastal and Marine Research Centre, University...