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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (3 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: The data requested by the Deputy on landings by UK-registered vessels is a matter for the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) which is the responsible authority for the collection of data. Accordingly, I have referred the Deputy's requests for this data to the SFPA for attention and direct reply.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (16 Jun 2021) See 1 other result from this debate

Micheál Martin: I will meet representatives from the fishing industry next week on a broad range of significant issues that face the industry. I am not in a position to direct the SFPA because of legislation passed in this House which separates the executive function from the operational enforcement obligations on the SFPA.

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

Charlie McConalogue: ...13,005,000 2020 17,361,000 13,197,000 2021 24,810,000 The budget allocation provided to the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) enables the SFPA to continue to meet its National and EU obligations as Ireland's competent Authority for enforcement of Sea Fisheries and seafood safety law and to address...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (24 Mar 2009)

Brendan Smith: All of the agencies referred to by the Deputy, with the exception of the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) operate under the auspices of either the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (DCENR) or the Department of Defence (DoD). The total number of people employed by the SFPA is 102.5.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: European Union (Common Fisheries Policy) (Point System) Regulations: Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (11 Mar 2014) See 10 other results from this debate

...waters; and Irish vessels with serious infringements in non-Irish waters. The process begins with the detection of an infringement by a sea-fisheries protection officer, usually an officer of SFPA or the Naval Service. This typically takes place during an inspection at sea or at landing, but might also arise in the context of administrative cross checks, for example fishing logbook data...

Written Answers — Fishing Industry: Fishing Industry (24 Sep 2008)

Brendan Smith: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1539, 1558 and 1584 together. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is the body responsible for the collection of all data relating to sea-fisheries under national and Community law. I have asked the SFPA to revert directly to the deputy on these matters in due course.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (10 Mar 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. This is the only instruction and/or advice given in respect of any such allegation. In respect of the letters received...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Landings (15 Apr 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. This is the only instruction and/or advice given in respect of any such allegation. In respect of the letters received...

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 — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (16 Jan 2013)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 855 and 856 together, [58071 and 58072]. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is an independent statutory body and the question relates to operational aspects in which I have no direct role. My Department will forward these requests to the SFPA for consideration and direct reply to the Deputy.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach: Finance (Covid-19 and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (6 Apr 2022)

Paschal Donohoe: I am aware that this matter is being dealt with by the SFPA, which the Deputy referred to. This issue has been the subject of engagement through the consultation committee between the SFPA and the local industry that the Deputy mentioned. I was not aware this matter would be raised. I appreciate it is an important matter. While the SFPA is an independent body of Government and,...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Fisheries Protection (18 Sep 2014)

Tom Hayes: ...Senator Sheahan for raising this issue. All matters relating to the operational enforcement of sea fisheries law are, by statute, matters appropriate to the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority. SFPA is the independent law enforcement agency of the State for sea fisheries law. As Minister of State, I do not have responsibility in regard to the issues raised by the Senator. Responsibility...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Imports (26 Sep 2013)

Simon Coveney: ...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 contaminants, and for...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Fisheries Protection (13 Feb 2019) See 1 other result from this debate

Martin Ferris: ...his information but the information I have is that these Russian and Icelandic factory ships are operating inside the 200-mile territorial limit. How is the exclusion zone is being policed? The SFPA is not policing it because it does not go out that far. Is the Department depending on the Naval Service to police the area? On the Norwegian agreement, will the Minister to confirm that...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (21 May 2013)

Simon Coveney: ...the 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. I have sent the question to the SFPA who will respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (17 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: ...the 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. I have asked the SFPA to respond directly to the deputy with the data requested.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (24 Feb 2021)

Charlie McConalogue: ...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 legislation. In...

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

Charlie McConalogue: ...matters for the Irish control authorities. Under the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act, 2006, all operational issues of this nature are exclusively for the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) and the Naval Service. As Minister, I am precluded from getting involved in operational control matters such as this. I understand that the SFPA submitted a Control Plan to the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (10 Nov 2015)

Simon Coveney: ...Nos. 233 to 236, inclusive, together. All 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. The decision to prosecute such cases is a matter for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service Vessels (14 Nov 2017)

Paul Kehoe: The Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006 establishes 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...