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Priority Questions: Naval Service Operations (13 Dec 2016)

Paul Kehoe: The Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jursidiction Act 2006 established the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority, SFPA, as the competent authority for securing efficient and effective enforcement of sea fisheries protection legislation and the sustainable exploitation of marine fish resources from the waters around Ireland. To this end, the SFPA has a service-level agreement with the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (17 May 2016)

Michael Creed: ...In order to import fish or fishery products into Ireland from a non EU country the person who wishes to import fish/fishery products is required to register with the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA).  The SFPA and the Border Inspection Posts operate an agreed sampling plan, which is reviewed annually, to ensure that they meet the EU criteria with respect to potential...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (1 Jul 2008)

Brendan Smith: ...is, waters meeting the highest microbiological standards. Conversely, shellfish harvested from areas of lower water quality require further depuration/purification prior to sale. In Ireland, the SFPA is the Competent Authority for classification of shellfish areas, under Service Contract with the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). SFPA officers carry out regular sampling of areas,...

Topical Issue Debate: Fishing Industry (19 Nov 2015) See 1 other result from this debate

Simon Coveney: ...Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006, all operational issues of this nature concerning sea fisheries control are, as a matter of law, exclusively for the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority, SFPA, and the Naval Service. As Minister, I am precluded from getting involved in operational matters, including in relation to law enforcement. Obviously, I ask what is going on and I ensure...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Fishing Industry (16 Apr 2015) See 1 other result from this debate

Tom Shehan: ...address my proposal. If it were introduced, be it through legislation or a directive, it would give the enforcement agencies such as the Naval Service and the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority, SFPA, the knowledge and power they now lack. These vessels are owned in Holland and Spain and registered in France, England, Lithuania, Germany and elsewhere. They use fish quotas to mop up huge...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Operations (17 Jan 2019)

Paul Kehoe: ...'s national priorities and interests. In relation to its sea-fishery protection role, the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006 established the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) as the competent Authority for securing efficient and effective enforcement of sea fisheries protection legislation and the sustainable exploitation of marine fish resources from the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Fishery Harbour Centres (29 Apr 2021)

David Cullinane: ...under review and his ears would be open to challenge. I hope they are open to challenge during this debate. Deputy Mac Lochlainn has also engaged with the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority, SFPA, on this matter, which is the body that will be responsible for operating the landing measures. The SFPA advised Deputy Mac Lochlainn that no additional resources would be required by it to...

Brexit (Fishing Industry): Statements (21 Jan 2021)

Éamon Ó Cuív: ..., the Tuesday market, and who want to put the fish fresh on the market? It is an issue that has been raised with me and it seems a valid one. I am sure some arrangement could be made with the SFPA. In Rossaveal, for example, there are staff of the SFPA there seven days a week, or so I am told. I wonder if something further could be done on that. I recognise there was movement but I...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (18 Dec 2007) See 4 other results from this answer

Mary Coughlan: The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) in conjunction with the Gardaí and Naval Services are engaged in the enforcement of sea-fisheries law. These are independent authorities and as such I have no remit as to their deployment of resources.

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (30 Jan 2008)

Mary Coughlan: The Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006, provided for the establishment of the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA). This independent authority was established on January 1st 2007. The Act sets out in detail the lines of responsibility, accountability and reporting which apply to the Authority.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (26 Jun 2008)

Brendan Smith: ...000) Bord Bia 27,705 27,505 13,752 Teagasc 128,050 132,514 60,000 Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) 27,753 49,045 13,142 Marine Institute 28,980 32,339 13,460 Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) 10,954 14,410 7,472

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (8 Jul 2008)

Brendan Smith: This question is a matter for the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA), which is a statutory body independent of me and my Department.

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (24 Sep 2008)

Brendan Smith: Since the establishment of the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) on 1 January 2007, the provision of the information requested is a matter for that Authority, which is an independent statutory body. I have asked that body to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.

Written Answers — Fisheries Statistics: Fisheries Statistics (18 Nov 2008)

Brendan Smith: Since the establishment of the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) on 1 January 2007, the provision of the information requested is a matter for that Authority, which is an independent statutory body. I have asked that body to respond directly to the Deputy on this matter.

Order of Business (19 May 2009) See 3 other results from this debate

Martin Ferris: In another instance a 60 year old woman was alone in a house that was raided by members of the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority, SFPA, and the Garda.

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

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (23 Apr 2013)

Simon Coveney: ...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.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (23 Apr 2013)

Simon Coveney: ...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.

Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Estimates for Public Services 2013
Vote 30 - Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Revised) (2 Jul 2013) See 1 other result from this debate

Martin Ferris: Subhead C8 relates to the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority. There is an increase of a little over €1 million. Has there been an increase in personnel in the SFPA or is it capital spending?

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.