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Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (14 Dec 2011)

Simon Coveney: The Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) are responsible for the collation of landing data. Outlined as follows are figures for all landings (Irish, EU and Non-EU vessels) at Irish ports by weight since 2007. Year Weight 2010 245,856 2009 222,327 2008 149,214 2007 198,478 The figures shown have been provided by the SFPA and are available on their website at www.sfpa.ie . There are...

Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (14 Dec 2011)

James Reilly: ...its official agents, which include the Health Service Executive (HSE), the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), Local Authorities (LAs) and the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA). In 2008 the HSE, carried out 18,068 food labelling inspections which identified 2,866 non-compliances. In 2009 54,177 food labelling inspections identified 8,425 non-compliances. In 2010,...

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (29 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: ...Fisheries Protection Authority is statutorily responsible for the collation of data on landings of fish, including landings of mussel seed and its relaying within licensed aquaculture sites. The SFPA is independent in the performance of its functions. I will forward the Deputy's question to the SFPA for attention as appropriate.

Written Answers — Public Service Recruitment Embargo: Public Service Recruitment Embargo (16 Nov 2011)

Brendan Howlin: ...of service Eng. Grade 3 5 No Decision 2 30/06/2010 1 Seafood Technology Post 1 Inshore Survey Officer Bord Iascaigh Mhara Delivery of service Master Mariner Posts 2 No Decision - 03/08/2011 SFPA fishery Control See Comment 9 Application pending - - 1 National Director 2 Senior port Officers, one based at Castletownbere/Dingle and the second at Clonakilty 5 Sea Fisheries Protection...

Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (16 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: ...€24.2m National Milk Agency IPC House35/39 Shelbourne RoadBallsbridgeDublin 4 Regulates the supply of milk for liquid consumption throughout the State 5 Nil Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) Park RoadClogheenClonakiltyCo Cork Ireland's competent authority for Seafood Safety and Sea-Fisheries Protection 93.5 €10.9m Teagasc HeadquartersOak ParkCarlow The agriculture and food...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (15 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: Operational matters in relation to sea fisheries control operations are a matter for the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA). I have asked the SFPA to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (8 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: ...Iascaigh Mhara · Bord na gCon · Coillte Teoranta · Horse Racing Ireland · Irish National Stud · National Milk Agency · Marine Institute · Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) · Teagasc · Veterinary Council of Ireland The changes implemented by three of these agencies are outlined below: Board Iascaigh Mhara In response to the McCarthy Report, which...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (25 Oct 2011)

Simon Coveney: ...costs funded independently of central pay funding) €24.2m National Milk Agency 5 14 Only the Chair receives remuneration of €8,978 per annum €340,930 Nil Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) 96 3 Authority is comprised of 3 staff. No additional remuneration paid to Authority members. €7.2m €10.9m Teagasc 1,262.55 12 Chair: €20,520Ordinary Board member: €11,970...

Seanad: Inshore Fisheries (25 Oct 2011)

Shane McEntee: ...the bacteriological and viral contamination of bivalve shellfish as part of the routine monitoring programme to classify shellfish harvesting areas. Sampling and classification is conducted by the SFPA based on the analysis provided by the Marine Institute's laboratory. Dundalk Bay is classified as category B for cockles. Areas classified as such are those areas from which live bivalve...

Ministerial Responsibilities (6 Oct 2011)

Noel Harrington: .... It is simple to say it is immoral but it is a difficult issue to deal with and to find a good solution. Other issues arise as well such as enforcement. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority, SFPA, has been working hard and compliance within the fishing industry has greatly improved, which has led to improved prices. That should be acknowledged. I listened to the Commissioner when she...

Written Answers — Fishing Industry: Fishing Industry (6 Oct 2011) See 1 other result from this answer

Simon Coveney: ...for collection of data on landings by Irish vessels and is independent in the performance of its functions. I have no role in the matter. However, I have referred the Deputy's question to the SFPA for direct response on this matter. Data on landings by non-Irish vessels are a matter for the Member State of registration of the vessel, regardless of where the fish were caught. Data is not...

Written Answers — Sea Fisheries Control: Sea Fisheries Control (27 Sep 2011) See 1 other result from this answer

Noel Harrington: ...in which a Sea Fisheries Protection Authority officer would inspect and seal at the landing port for transport by bulk container or tanker to the processing unit for the seal to be opened by a SFPA officer; if he has any other plans to amend the rules regarding the transport of pelagic fish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25946/11]

Naval Service Operations (21 Sep 2011) See 1 other result from this debate

Alan Shatter: ...them to port. Fishing vessels detained by the Naval Service at sea are handed over at a port to An Garda Síochána for arrest. The Naval Service assists the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority, SFPA, in promoting compliance with and deterring contraventions of the Common Fisheries Policy. The SFPA liaises regularly with the Naval Service and inter alia the Fisheries Monitoring Centre,...

Naval Service Operations (28 Jun 2011) See 2 other results from this debate

Alan Shatter: I propose to take Questions Nos. 49 and 56 together. The Naval Service assists the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority, SFPA, in promoting compliance with and deterring contraventions of the Common Fisheries Policy. The SFPA liaises regularly with the Naval Service and, inter alia, the Fisheries Monitoring Centre, FMC, and the Air Corps. To achieve strict compliance with quota and other...

Written Answers — Sea Fisheries Protection Authority: Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (17 May 2011)

Simon Coveney: ...statutory body; hence, arrangements in place for the provision and supply of vehicles for fisheries officers is a matter for the Authority. The Department has forwarded the request to the SFPA for its consideration and for a direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (25 Jan 2011)

Brendan Smith: The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority has advised my Department that the number of Sea Fishery Protection officers in the Authority at the start of each year that the SFPA has been in existence is as follows: 01//012007 42 01/01/2008 55 01/01/2009 73 01/01/2010 70 01/01/2011 69

Seanad: Fish Quotas: Motion (15 Dec 2010)

Denis O'Donovan: ...This issue concerns the small number of fishermen who fish for crayfish. These are expensive fish and most of them are exported live to Spain. Currently, the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority, SFPA , requires that landed crayfish must be a minimum of 110 mm measured across the back. The minimum in Europe is 95 mm. I have been told that if the same rule applied here, that would create...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (9 Dec 2010)

Brendan Smith: Operational aspects in relation to sea fisheries control operations are a matter for the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA). I have asked the SFPA to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Ministerial Appointments: Ministerial Appointments (7 Dec 2010)

Brendan Smith: ...May 2010 Three years Donal Kelleher Nil 27 May 2010 Three years Jerome Crowley Nil 27 May 2010 Three years Eamonn Bray Nil 27 May 2010 Three years Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) No appointments Teagasc Tom Collins €13,066.66 27 January 2010 Five years Eddie Downey €13,066.66 27 January 2010 Five years Veterinary Council of Ireland Patrick J...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (28 Oct 2010)

Brendan Smith: The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) was established on 01 January, 2007 under the aegis of the Department of Communications, Marine and natural Resources and came under the aegis of my Department in late 2007. The following is a table of the total budget allocations made to the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority in the years 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 together with the...