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Topical Issue Debate: Fishing Industry (11 Nov 2015)

Noel Harrington: ...quota, it is very difficult to segregate the species. I accept the Minister's response. It is a new departure for everyone, including the Department, the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority, SFPA, and the fishing sector. The reason I am raising this on the floor of the Dáil is, exactly as the Minister said, that phasing it in is the correct way to do it. There will be hurdles to...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: National Strategic Plan for Sustainable Aquaculture Development: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Jul 2015)

Noel Harrington: ...licensing and regulation, which would seem to be fundamental to good practice. I suggest that the Department retain the licensing side and that the EPA or the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority, SFPA, might have a role in the regulation of the industry. I am pleased to note that they support the sustainable development of the aquaculture industry. They also mention the creation of an...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Local Action Groups: Bord Iascaigh Mhara (27 May 2015)

Noel Harrington: ..., small players cannot. These are tangible disadvantages which could be addressed by the FLAGs on behalf of small inshore fishermen, many of whom, in terms of funding, also have to deal with the SFPA, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, BIM, the Marine Survey Office, the European Commission, local authorities and Leader companies such as Comhar na nOileán. They then...

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

Noel Harrington: ...I am not a member of the committee. I welcome Dr. Steele, Mr. Kinneen and Mr. O'Mahony to the meeting. I will commence by making a general point. The sea fishing industry has dealt with the SFPA for some time. It could be acknowledged that they got off to a rocky start but now they share a mutual respect. The industry has respect for the work done by the SFPA and the authority has...

Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Sub-Committee on Fisheries: Aquaculture and Tourism: Discussion (Resumed) (30 Apr 2013)

Noel Harrington: ...there is a significant project off the Aran Islands, but we could spread this around. It is becoming a serious issue around the coast. I was particularly interested in the presentation by the SFPA. As the watchdog for the fisheries it has had a difficult job in creating a dialogue and mutual respect between the industry and the regulators. I am particularly pleased that it has...

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 — Sea Fisheries Control: Sea Fisheries Control (27 Sep 2011)

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 (28 Jun 2011)

Noel Harrington: I compliment the Naval Service on the very professional work it carries out. The Minister referred to liaison between the FMC, the Naval Service and the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority, SFPA. Who takes the lead in those consultations and who makes the decisions? Who makes operational decisions on individual operations?