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Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: We are not making anyone resident.

Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (28 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: Deputy Clare Daly's amendment proposes to amend the text of section 10 to add to the description of a foreign sea-fishing boat. The Deputy will wish to be aware that the Bill intends to amend Part 2 of the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006. Therefore, the definitions within that Part of the Act apply to terms or phrases used in the Bill. Within that Part the definitions...

Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (28 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: I have dealt with a quite a number of the questions raised. Deputy Wallace spoke about reciprocity and argued that this Bill does not represent reciprocity and is unbalanced. However, I have clarified that Northern Ireland boats will only fish here under the same terms and conditions as Irish boats. It is not the case that they will be able to fish under entirely different circumstances. ...

Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (28 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: I appreciate the comments from Members and the direction of travel-----

Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (28 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: In terms of quota species, I do. If UK boats are fishing Common Fisheries Policy, CFP, quota species, they are fishing that in the context of the UK register.

Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (28 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: The issues raised by Deputy Fitzpatrick relate to management, but this Bill does not deal with fisheries management issues. It is not a panacea for every ill in the fishing industry. It seeks only to establish the principle of access or, more correctly, to reinstate it. The issues of fisheries management are broader. Deputy Pringle asked what is caught on average in the six-mile zone. I...

Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (28 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: In the period 2011 to 2015, the Republic of Ireland caught 84,850 tonnes in the UK's 200-mile zone, which was valued at €83.83 million. In the same period, the UK caught 62,381 tonnes in the Irish 200-mile zone, valued at €71.25 million. The figures indicate that we caught more in their waters than they caught in ours.

Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (28 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: Now.

Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (28 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: I thank Deputy Gallagher and all of my colleagues. With few exceptions, the overall direction of travel is one we are in agreement on. I appreciate the concerns that have been raised and I will try to deal with them as comprehensively as possible now and in the further debate on the amendments. The beauty of this legislation is that it is short and succinct. It seeks only to put back in...

Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (28 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: That is very regrettable.

Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (28 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: It is worth reflecting on the fact some of the boats that fish in our zero to six nautical miles zone, or had fished there up to October 2016, would not consider themselves to be UK citizens, although others would. This is a complex area and I think we are doing the right thing by reinstating the arrangements. The contributions fall into a series of areas which I hope to deal with...

Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (28 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: There are parties to an arrest and there are two sides to that. I appreciate that the Deputy wants to clarify this. The enforcement authorities of the State do not act at the political direction of Government.

Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (28 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: We are dealing with this in the context of the legislation. This legislation is, in one sense, informed by broader Brexit considerations, and we cannot ignore that fact. On the issue of consultation, I have engaged more often than not with the inshore fisheries forum. We had a particularly intense engagement recently because we launched an inshore fisheries strategy and, for the first...

Sea-Fisheries (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (28 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The voisinageor neighbourhood arrangements between Ireland and Northern Ireland have provided reciprocal fishing access for more than 50 years. They have allowed boats from Northern Ireland to fish in Irish coastal waters. They have also allowed and continue to allow Irish-registered fishing boats access to fish in coastal waters off...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (28 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: The level of custodial sentence provided in the Animal Health and Welfare Act is imprisonment for a maximum of 6 months in respect of each offence in the District Court with cumulative maximum period of imprisonment of 2 years in cases where there are a number offences and a maximum sentence of 5 years in respect of a conviction on indictment. This legislation was drafted under the advice...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Animal Welfare (28 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: I am fully committed to promoting good practices that respect the welfare of all animals and my Department devotes considerable resources to protecting animal welfare and in dealing with breaches of animal welfare legislation. The Animal Health and Welfare Act provides the framework within which the welfare of animals can be safeguarded and I am hopeful that the substantial and significantly...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Industry (28 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: A Quality Payment System (QPS) related to the beef grid was agreed between Meat Industry Ireland (MII) and the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) in 2009. The payment is based on the classification of the carcass in which a price differential is set between certain classification grades. My understanding is that any additional bonus payments and the conditions attached to qualification...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Greenhouse Gas Emissions (28 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: Ireland has a comparative advantage in grass-based carbon efficient livestock production. The EU Commission JRC report (2010) found that Ireland is the most carbon efficient producer in the EU per unit of dairy production, and the fifth most carbon efficient producer per unit of beef. However, inherent challenges remain for the sector in terms of contributing to Ireland’s climate...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Nitrates Usage (28 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: There is currently an open review case in relation to this person regarding a breach of the nitrates regulations (2017). The Department has been in contact directly with the individual as material provided did not relate to the year in question. Once all relevant information is received, the review will be processed swiftly, taking all relevant facts into consideration.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hare Coursing Regulation (28 Mar 2019)

Michael Creed: The Irish Coursing Club (ICC) is recognised as being, subject to the provisions of the Greyhound Industry Act 1958, and of the constitution of the ICC and subject to the general control and direction of Bord na gCon, the controlling authority for the breeding and coursing of greyhounds. The ICC is committed to maintaining high standards in the sport of coursing and it actively promotes...