Results 1-20 of 136 for sfpa speaker:Simon Coveney

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Defence Forces (24 Nov 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...on the specific capabilities of the replacement aircraft. A maritime working group was established, made up of members of the Air Corps, the Naval Service and the Sea-Fisheries Protection Agency, SFPA, who were involved in identifying and confirming the high-level requirements that the replacement aircraft should deliver. The maritime group made numerous recommendations, including the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Defence: Report of the Commission on the Defence Forces: Discussion (4 Oct 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...the military structure in respect of operations and so on. There is a lot of work involved. In respect of the naval fleet and staffing, we have already engaged with the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority, SFPA, regarding the consideration of smart metrics for patrol days, which essentially means we need to patrol in a way that is smarter, linking in with both the Air Corps and the Naval...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (5 May 2022)

Simon Coveney: ...me from a number of sources. My understanding is that this is a designation issue in respect of landing, as the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, said. I am happy to talk to the line Minister and the SFPA and come back with more detail. I know it is causing concern in the north west.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (14 Dec 2021)

Simon Coveney: ...of Irish waters as necessary. In relation to national sea-fishery protection roles, 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 waters...

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 Defence: Naval Service (13 May 2021)

Simon Coveney: ...drugs interdiction as well as many more. 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...

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...

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Naval Service (17 Nov 2020)

Simon Coveney: ...a number of other non-fishery related tasks. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harbours and Piers (4 May 2016)

Simon Coveney: The issue of designation of Renard pier for landings of hake has been under discussion over the past months involving the SFPA which is responsible for operational issues concerning sea fisheries control, the Irish Fish Processors and Exporters Association and the operator concerned. I have now been advised by the SFPA that it can recommend that Renard Pier be designated for landings of Hake...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry Data (28 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: ...is designed to promote the efficient and secure collection, management  and sharing of product information, through the adoption of global standards and best practices for weighing, labelling and data exchange. BIM and the SFPA launched the EU funded e-LOCATE scheme in 2013 to provide financial assistance to Irish seafood enterprises for the implementation of new hardware and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Landings (6 Apr 2016)

Simon Coveney: The Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is the agency with responsibility for recording landings of fish (excluding farmed fish) into Irish ports. I am informed by the SFPA that landings of fish (excluding farmed fish) into Castletownbere Fishery Harbour Centre in 2014 amounted to a total of 35,004 tonnes with a value of €82.1 million. Final figures for 2015 are not currently...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Offences (22 Mar 2016)

Simon Coveney: ...right to apply to an independent Adjudicator if the licence holder is dissatisfied with a determination of the Panel. Under the previous regulation, the submission of the case by the sea fishery officer established that an infringement had taken place and the SFPA board decided only if it were serious or not. In the revised system the infringement is only alleged until the new...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Live Exports (2 Feb 2016)

Simon Coveney: Further to my reply to the Deputy’s question of 17 December 2015, the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) continues to actively liaise with both the Chinese import authorities and the Irish live crab exporters on this issue. The SFPA has offered to facilitate a visit by Chinese authorities to examine Ireland’s official control systems, laboratories and crab production...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Common Fisheries Policy (28 Jan 2016)

Simon Coveney: ...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. As Minister, I am precluded from getting involved in operational matters including in relation to law enforcement. In relation to the overall framework...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Employment Rights (26 Jan 2016)

Simon Coveney: ...will be operational very shortly. Any allegations in relation to illegal activity or other wrongdoing within the fishing industry which are brought to my attention or that of my Department are sent to either the SFPA and/or An Garda Síochána, as appropriate, for investigation. Any policy and/or administrative issues arising will be dealt with as swiftly as possible as was...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Landings (21 Jan 2016)

Simon Coveney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 79 and 81 together. In accordance with the Control Regulation EU 1224/2009, the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is the competent authority for the compilation of landing data by Irish vessels. I have passed the request to the SFPA who will respond directly to the Deputy. The Irish authorities are not responsible for compiling data on landings or the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fishing Industry (13 Jan 2016)

Simon Coveney: ...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. As Minister, I am precluded from getting involved in operational matters including in relation to law enforcement. In relation to the overall framework for...

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

Simon Coveney: Further to my reply to the Deputy’s question on 19 November 2015, the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) issued a formal response to the communication from the Chinese authorities on Friday 27 November and circulated a copy of the response to representatives of the Irish live crab export industry. The SFPA response, inter alia, puts forward Ireland’s views on the...

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: Live Exports (15 Dec 2015)

Simon Coveney: Further to my reply to the Deputy’s question on 24 November 2015, the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) issued a formal response to the communication from the Chinese authorities on Friday 27 November and circulated a copy of the response to representatives of the Irish live crab export industry. The SFPA response, inter alia, puts forward Ireland’s views on the...