Results 1-20 of 106 for sfpa speaker:Simon Coveney

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 (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: 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 (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: 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: 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...

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 Offences (9 Oct 2014)

Simon Coveney: Firstly, may I say that 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. As Minister, I do not have responsibility in relation to the issues raised by the Deputy. Responsibility in these...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (15 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: ...take Questions Nos. 96 and 97 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. In the normal course, the SFPA do not report or discuss specific allegations of unlawful fishing or...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (15 Jan 2015)

Simon Coveney: 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. From time to time I receive allegations or such allegations are sent to the Department in relation to illegal fishing activity. In every instance,...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (14 Dec 2011)

Simon Coveney: The Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) are responsible for the collation of landing data. Outlined as follows are figures for all landings (Irish, EU and Non-EU vessels) at Irish ports by weight since 2007. Year Weight 2010 245,856 2009 222,327 2008 149,214 2007 198,478 The figures shown have been provided by the SFPA and are available on their website at www.sfpa.ie . There are...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (25 Nov 2015)

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. The SFPA has advised me that it is...

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

Simon Coveney: Operational aspects in relation to sea fisheries control operations are a matter for the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA). I have asked the SFPA to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (15 Nov 2011)

Simon Coveney: Operational matters in relation to sea fisheries control operations are a matter for the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA). I have asked the SFPA to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (9 Feb 2012)

Simon Coveney: Operational issues in relation to sea fisheries control are a matter for the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA). I have asked the SFPA to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Offences (6 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: 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). I have asked the SFPA to respond directly to the question.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Offences (6 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: 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). I have asked the SFPA to respond directly to the question.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Offences (6 Nov 2012)

Simon Coveney: 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). I have asked the SFPA to respond directly to the question.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Landings (18 Dec 2012)

Simon Coveney: 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). I have asked the SFPA to respond directly to the question.