Results 61-80 of 136 for sfpa speaker:Simon Coveney

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 (9 Oct 2014)

Simon Coveney: ...Organisations which represent operators at the monthly Quota Management Advisory Committee meetings. The submission from the ITIFA notes the difficulties posed for members due the requirement to notify the SFPA in advance of landings greater the 250kg. The requirement for the prior notification of landing is recommended of the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority, which is the competent...

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 Defence: Departmental Contracts (17 Sep 2014)

Simon Coveney: ...Response Initiative. Dept of Foreign Affairs & Trade (Irish Aid) Provision of support services by the Air Corps to Dublin Airport Authority at Dublin Airport Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport Provision of services to assist SFPA in securing an efficient & effective enforcement of SFPA legislation Sea Fisheries Protection Authority Provision of assistance...

Topical Issue Debate: Fisheries Protection (8 Jul 2014)

Simon Coveney: ...the rules. Breaking the rules means that other people lose out. To be consistent with European law, the primary responsibility in terms of enforcement lies with the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority, SFPA, which is an independent law enforcement agency of the State. I do not get involved in its day-to-day operations, nor should I. It has a difficult job to do but its job is to provide...

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...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Statutory Instruments (26 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: ...with the Council regulation. It was made clear to me, under a point of law, that what we are dealing with in this regard is two parallel systems. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority, SFPA, will apply penalty points in respect of breaches of the rules. While in this regard a particularly high burden of proof will not be required, proof will be required before points can apply. Those...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (26 Mar 2014)

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. The prosecution of fisheries infringements are carried out on behalf of the State by the Director of Public Prosecutions. It is the responsibility of the Control...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Imports (26 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: ...or non European Economic Area Country the general position is that the person who wishes to import fish/fishery products is required to register with the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA). Application forms can be obtained from SFPA. Following registration the importer is assigned a unique registration number and all details are kept on the SFPA register of importers of...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Quotas (25 Mar 2014)

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. It is the responsibility of the Control Authorities to monitor and control the activities of fishing vessels which are operating within the Ireland’s...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Landings (12 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: I regret the delay in having the SFPA provide these figures, this was due to an oversight in my Department. I have asked the SPFA to provide the figures at the earliest opportunity.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (11 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: ...for the Irish control authorities. Under the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act, 2006, operational matters concerning sea fisheries control are a matter for the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) and the Naval Service, which is independent under the Act in the carrying out of these functions. The fishing opportunities available to Lithuanian vessels, including within the...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Quotas (11 Mar 2014)

Simon Coveney: ...the Irish control authorities. Under the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act, 2006, operational matters concerning sea fisheries control are a matter for the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) and the Naval Service, which is independent under the Act in the carrying out of these functions.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (5 Mar 2014)

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 Authority to reply directly to the deputy on the matter.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Offences (12 Dec 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. The prosecution of fisheries infringements are carried out on behalf of the State by the Director of Public Prosecutions. In October 2009, the EU adopted a new...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (12 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: ...to fishing quotas in ICES Areas VI and VII under the Common Fisheries Policy. Operational issues in relation to sea fisheries control are a matter for the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA).

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fish Landings (11 Dec 2013)

Simon Coveney: The Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is the competent authority for the collection of fisheries landing data. I have passed the request to the SFPA who will respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (10 Dec 2013)

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.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Sea Fisheries Sustainability: Discussion with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (26 Nov 2013)

Simon Coveney: ...if the offer to Iceland and the Faroe Islands is too large. I would rather not comment of the detention of the trawler, Annelies Ilena. That is in the hands of the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority, SFPA, and will be resolved in court. The SFPA and the Navy are doing their best to be fair in the tough job of ensuring people respect the rules. We saw an example of that in Kilmore Quay...

Topical Issue Debate: Fisheries Disputes (20 Nov 2013)

Simon Coveney: ...business in the south east. They are very experienced and very good fishermen but they must have the same rules applied to them as everybody else. The Sea Fisheries Protection Authority, SFPA, has a legal responsibility to ensure fair play. If the O'Flahertys catch more fish, it means others who are legitimately catching fish would get a smaller quota the next month. This is about an...