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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry: Discussion (Resumed) (29 Jun 2021)

Michael Collins: ...hear how many questions I have, you might be in shock. I will go through as many as I can and maybe I will come back in later so as to give other members a chance. On the weighing crisis, the SFPA submitted a draft new control plan in December 2020 and again in 2021 further information was submitted. This was four or five months before any control plan was revoked. Was that the case?...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulatory Bodies (22 Feb 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is by statute independent in the exercise of its functions and as Minister I have responsibility for policy formation, resource allocation and corporate governance oversight only. The request for an organogram providing detail of SFPAs organisational structure and the total staffing by grade are matters for direct response by SFPA and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (27 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is a state agency under the aegis of my Department. The SFPA is an independent regulatory agency as set down in the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006. All operational issues are exclusively for the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA). I have therefore referred the Deputy's query to the SFPA for attention and direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (14 Jun 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...with the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority, which is an independent agency as set down in the 2006 Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act, 2006. The review report was published by the SFPA in April 2020. It included a total of 46 recommendations which, when implemented, will address issues identified to improve the organisational effectiveness of the SFPA. Following the...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Tourism Industry (28 Apr 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The SFPA commissioned an independent review of the Organisational Capability of the SFPA   in 2019 and this was completed by Price Waterhouse Coopers. A Steering Group comprised of three senior and expert persons, all independent of the SFPA, was put in place to oversee the review. The principal objective of the review was to contribute to the ongoing and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (28 Apr 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The SFPA commissioned an independent review of the Organisational Capability of the SFPA   in 2019 and this was completed by Price Waterhouse Coopers. A Steering Group comprised of three senior and expert persons, all independent of the SFPA, was put in place to oversee the review. The principal objective of the review was to contribute to the ongoing and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (23 Mar 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: Responsibility for the implementation of the recommendations of the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) capability review rests solely with the SFPA, which is an independent agency as set down in the 2006 Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act, 2006.   My Department has provided significant additional resources to the SFPA in recent years to strengthen the organisation...

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (2 Apr 2008)

Mary Coughlan: In reply to the Deputy, the position of my Department in relation to his question is as follows: Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) Established on the 1st January 2007, the primary purpose of the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is to manage Sea Fisheries Protection and Seafood Safety. The SFPA have a vital role to play in overseeing fishing activities in our waters in...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Quotas (13 May 2014)

Simon Coveney: Under the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act, 2006, the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is independent in the exercise of its functions and operational matters concerning sea fisheries control are a matter for the SFPA. I have received letters over the recent past which have made allegations regarding illegal fishing activity. I asked my Department to forward the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (31 May 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The information in relation to the SFPA final outturn for 2021 and 2020 is set out in tabular form below. The queries referred to in the Deputy’s question in relation to the staffing resources relate to operational matters pertaining to the SFPA. Accordingly, I have forwarded the Deputy’s question to the SFPA for direct response. Exchequer Funding Year ...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (1 Mar 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: The independent review of the Organisational Capability of the SFPA was commissioned by the SFPA in 2019 and completed in April 2020. The report which was submitted to the SFPA  made 46 recommendations which, when fully  implemented, will address issues identified to improve the organisational effectiveness of the SFPA.  I look forward to the...

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....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry Data (27 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: The Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is statutorily responsible for the collation of data on catch and landing records for sea-fisheries including the mussel seed fishery. 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 — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry Data (8 Oct 2019)

Michael Creed: The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is statutorily responsible for the collation of data on catch and landing records for sea-fisheries including the mussel seed fishery. 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 — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Regulatory Bodies (19 May 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The Sea Fisheries Protection Agency (SFPA) commissioned PWC to undertake an independent review of the Organisational Capability of the organisation in 2019. A Steering Group comprised of three senior and expert persons, all independent of the SFPA, was put in place to oversee the review. The principal objective of the review was to contribute to the ongoing and future development of the SFPA....

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Illegal Fishing Allegations (26 May 2015)

Simon Coveney: ...replies, from time to time I receive allegations or such allegations are sent to the Department in relation to illegal fishing activity. In every instance, these allegations are sent to either the SFPA and/or An Garda Síochána, as appropriate, for investigation. In respect of the letters received in relation to Castletownbere allegations of illegal fishing, I arranged to have...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (1 Jun 2023)

Charlie McConalogue: The Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is an independent regulatory agency as set down in the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006. All operational issues are exclusively for the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA). As Minister, I am expressly precluded from getting involved in operational matters. I have therefore referred the Deputy's query to the SFPA for attention...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (6 Dec 2022)

Charlie McConalogue: ...under the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act, 2006, all operational issues concerning sea fisheries control are, as a matter of law, exclusively for the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) and the Naval Service. The data requested on fish landings is held by the SFPA and I have referred the Deputy's request to the SFPA for attention and direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (17 Dec 2015)

Simon Coveney: I received this request some time ago and consulted the SFPA in relation to the request for the designation of Renard Pier, Co. Kerry for landings of Monkfish and Hake. Please note that under the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act, 2006, the SFPA is responsible for operational issues concerning sea fisheries control. The SFPA advised that as Renard Pier is capable of dealing...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (9 Sep 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...; The Fishery Harbour Centres were established under the Fishery Harbour Centre Act 1968 (as amended) as centres in which to promote and develop sea fishing activities. The Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) was established under the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Act 2006 and is responsible (in conjunction with the Irish Naval Service) for the control and enforcement of Fisheries...