Mick Barry
Question:
141. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport the number of unannounced inspections of Irish fishing vessels made by surveyors of the Marine Survey Office annually since 1 January 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36058/20]
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The information requested is currently being collated by my officials and will be forwarded to the Deputy within 10 working days.
The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 51
The Marine Survey Office (MSO) of my Department has in place a programme of survey and inspection for fishing vessels which includes both unannounced and announced inspections. In relation to unannounced inspections, these may be carried out following receipt of a complaint or after an incident involving a vessel etc. In 2018, the MSO carried out 12 unannounced fishing vessel inspections. In 2019, 40 such inspections were carried out. 10 such inspections have been carried out by the MSO so far during 2020.
