Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 June 2021
608. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the name of each State agency involved in the administration, management and policing of inshore and offshore fishing in Ireland; the number of employees in each State agency in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34996/21]
View answerThe agencies listed below, under the aegis of my Department, are involved in administration, management and policing of inshore and offshore fishing in Ireland, the total staffing for each agency is shown in tabular form below.
Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA): The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is Ireland's competent authority for sea-fisheries protection and seafood safety and carries out a number of functions including protecting and conserving fisheries resources for long-term use, promoting compliance with sea-fisheries legislation and ensuring seafood safety.
Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM)
BIM is the Irish State agency responsible for developing the Irish seafood industry. It supports the development of the Irish seafood sector by providing technical expertise, business support, funding schemes, training opportunities, advisory services and promoting responsible environmental practice.
The Marine Institute (MI)
The Marine Institute is the state agency responsible for marine research, technology development and innovation in Ireland. It provides scientific and technical advice to the Government to inform policy and support the sustainable development of Ireland's marine resources.
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BIM |
MI |
SFPA |
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Total Staff Numbers |
128 |
232 |
158 |
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is under the aegis of the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications and is the state agency responsible for the conservation, protection, management, marketing, development and improvement of inland fisheries and sea angling resources.
