Results 441-460 of 568 for sfpa

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Investigations (27 Nov 2019)

Michael Creed: ...nature concerning sea fisheries control are, as a matter of law, exclusively for the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority and the Naval Service. The issues arising in the administrative inquiry are operational matters for SFPA and, as Minister, I am precluded from getting involved in these matters. In addition to this, Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Industry (10 Apr 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: ...of the processing sector post-Brexit through provision of transition funding and training. The scheme supported seafood processing plant enterprises with an approvals number issued by the SFPA – Processing Plant (PP) or Fresh Fishery Products Plant (FFPP). To be eligible for funding, beneficiaries must have be able to show a 15% or more reduction in turnover (in 2021 compared to...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Departmental Expenditure (13 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: ... €45.03m Irish National Stud Chair: €12,600 Director’s fee: €8,100 Receives no funding from the Exchequer Marine Institute Chair: €11,970 Ordinary member: €7,695 €22.450m National Milk Agency Only the Chair receives remuneration of €8,978 per annum Receives no funding from the Exchequer Sea Fisheries Protection...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (29 Jun 2021)

Simon Coveney: ...National Organised Crime vessels transporting drugs to Europe and I offer my sincere congratulations on this achievement. On fisheries matters, I understand the Naval Service is working in close cooperation with the SFPA in relation to a re-emphasis of a risk based approach to fishery protection to better utilise resources - that is, delivering fewer boardings but boardings of a much...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (11 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...hooks and lines will be set out in a Fisheries Management Notice for May. - The fishery is to be closed by Fisheries Management Notice for the month of May when the Department has been advised by the SFPA that 150 tonnes has been taken. - Remaining quota to be allocated across June and subsequent months. Recommendations on per vessel catch limits for June and subsequent months to be made...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Disability Act Employment Targets (22 May 2013)

Simon Coveney: ...my Department, during 2012, the following bodies met the statutory requirement: Bord na gCon, Coillte Teoranta, Teagasc, Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Marine Institute, Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) and Aquaculture Licensing Board (ALAB). The bodies that did not achieve the 3% target are: Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) - 2.68% (up from 2.14 in 2011); Bord Bia (BB) - 1.1% (same as 2011);...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (5 Mar 2020)

Michael Creed: ... Fisheries Zone are matters for the Irish control authorities.  Under the Sea 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.  I am precluded from getting involved in operational...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (21 Feb 2024)

Charlie McConalogue: ...and issues concerning the marine space since then, I think it is important that this issue is reviewed and reflected on in an open, inclusive process. The Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has advised that a provisional figure of 3,403 tonnes of sprat was landed into Ireland in 2023. To inform my review of trawling activity inside the six nautical mile zone, I launched a public...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Farm Safety: Discussion (23 Mar 2015)

Denis O'Donovan: ...heard it said in west Cork and Kerry that we are over-regulated by the HSA. There have also been references to the Garda investigating the fishing industry and the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority, SFPA, coming down on top of people. In one sense, the HSA is a group in command and in control and has a very important job to do - I am aware that its representatives visit schools - but...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (26 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...15 metre fishing boats fishing mackerel by means of hooks and lines is set out in a Fisheries Management Notice for May and the same quantity for June. - The fishery is to be closed by Fisheries Management Notice for any  month when the Department has been advised by the SFPA that the allocated quota has been taken. - Remaining quota to be allocated for subsequent months having...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (18 Apr 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: ...at the Quota Management Advisory Committee (QMAC) meeting involving fishing industry representatives from the catching and processing sectors, the Department and the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA). The QMAC examines in detail the operation of each fishery, available quota and uptake patterns for the different metiers of fishing vessels. The recommendations of the QMAC are...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Funding (12 Dec 2017)

Paul Kehoe: ...provided funding towards the cost of purchase and upgrade of these aircraft. My officials together with the Naval Service and the Air Corps are working closely with the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA), who are the competent authority on this matter, in relation to Brexit. However, the implications, as they relate to air and sea surveillance along the Irish Coast, of the...

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 — Department of Defence: Brexit Issues (26 Jun 2018)

Paul Kehoe: ...Defence Forces regarding security matters, including through regular coordination and liaison meetings. My Department, together with the Naval Service and the Air Corps are also working closely with the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA), who are the competent authority on fishery matters. In addition, the Government Task Force (GTF) on Emergency Planning has been briefed...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (22 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: .... To maintain quota for the remainder of the year, the fishery will be closed by Fishery Management Notice for the month of April if the Department is advised by the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) that 150 tonnes has been taken. Recommendations on per vessel catch limits for May and subsequent months to be made at the relevant Quota Management Advisory Committee (QMAC) meeting.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Appointments to State Boards (22 Feb 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: ...to ALAB are not appointed by PAS competition they are appointed by separate arrangements in accordance with their Act (nominees made by prescribed bodies) ** Coillte 2013-2014 includes 1 county councillor ***SFPA is not included as it is not a state board it is an executive management authority

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: EU Regulations (17 Sep 2019)

Michael Creed: ...European response to ensure that there would be proportionate and equitable use of mitigation measures overseen by the Commission.  As I have stated previously, I am seeking additional EU funds to support these mitigation measures if they become necessary. My Department, along with the SFPA, Marine Institute and BIM, will continue to monitor the situation to...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Naval Service (23 Mar 2023)

Micheál Martin: ...will not affect its ability to fulfil its current maritime security and defence commitments, including commitments provided under the current service level agreement with the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority, SFPA. To counter recent recruitment trends, military management is progressing its proposed recruitment strategy for 2023 and beyond. In addition to ongoing general service and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences (20 Jun 2017)

Michael Creed: ...of the Board is to provide an independent authority for the determination of appeals against Ministerial decisions in respect of aquaculture licences. The Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) was established by the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006 which provides that the Authority is independent in the exercise of its functions.  Specifically, Section 46 of...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (19 Nov 2020)

Simon Coveney: ...or manning levels.  National defence and security are a Member State competency.   In relation to the Naval Service's 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...