Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 January 2013
855. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of retired naval personnel currently employed by the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58071/12]
View answer856. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of persons employed by the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority that are currently in receipt of a pension from the Department of Defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58072/12]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 855 and 856 together.
The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is an independent statutory body and the question relates to operational aspects in which I have no direct role.
My Department will forward these requests to the SFPA for consideration and direct reply to the Deputy.
