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Fisheries Protection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 April 2013

Tuesday, 23 April 2013

Questions (553)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

553. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures he has put in place to ensure that large foreign registered vessels, commonly referred to as super trawlers, do not engage in illegal practices while fishing in Irish waters, such as high-grading; if he intends to make provision for the inspection of such vessels upon entry into Irish waters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19032/13]

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Control of the vessel within Ireland's Exclusive Fisheries Zone is a matter for 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.

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