P J Sheehan (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 112: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the way, following the announcement of a complaints officer to deal with fishermen's complaints by the Sea Fishery Protection Authority, this person will be appointed; the terms of their appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25680/08]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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The Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006, provided for the establishment of the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA). This independent authority was established on January 1st 2007. The Act clearly provides that the Authority is solely responsible for the appointment of a complaints officer and consequently I have no remit with regard to that particular appointment.