Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 February 2022
978. Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will ensure that the recently agreed European Union Control Plan for fish landings in piers and harbours across the State is published in full; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8254/22]
View answerThe monitoring and control of fishing vessels within Ireland's Exclusive Fisheries Zone are matters for the Irish control authorities. Under the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006 all operational issues of this mature are exclusively for the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority and the Naval Service. I am expressly excluded from getting involved in operational matters such as this.
The EU Commission has approved a revised Control Plan in late December which will be applicable until end April 2022. The Plan will be formally adopted by way of a Commission Implementing Decision, the publication of which is expected in the short term. I am advised by the SFPA that the Plan be published following the publication of such a Commission Implementing Decision.
I therefore suggest that the Deputy contact the SFPA directly following the publication of this Decision.
