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Written Answers — Aquaculture Licences: Aquaculture Licences (28 Sep 2005)

Pat Gallagher: A national monitoring and control programme for sea lice at marine fin-fish farms is operated on behalf of this Department by the Marine Institute, in accordance with the protocol for sea lice monitoring and control that was published by this Department in 2000. The programme involves the carrying out of 14 inspections a year at each site containing fish. One inspection is carried out in the...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (28 Sep 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Fishing effort levels established under Council Regulations 1954 of 2003 and 1415 of 2004 are subject to detailed reporting requirements by all member states concerned. These maximum effort levels are legislatively enforced at EU level and any breach of those limits is subject to possible infringement proceedings by the European Commission. The European Commission is therefore in an effective...

Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (28 Sep 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I propose to take Questions Nos. 559, 560, 561 and 562 together. Dublin Port Company applied in March 2002 for approval, under section 10 of the Foreshore Act 1933, for the proposed reclamation of an area of some 21 hectares in Dublin Bay. The port company made the application under section 10 on the basis that it owns the foreshore in question. Issues arose concerning the company's title to...

Written Answers — Ferry Services: Ferry Services (28 Sep 2005)

Pat Gallagher: As the Deputy will be aware, this study was commissioned in March 2002, in regard to the feasibility of a ferry service linking Achill Island with the Erris Peninsula. Tourism and Transport Consult International were appointed to undertake the study following a public tender competition. It is my intention to publish the study shortly.

Health and Safety Regulations. (28 Sep 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Deputy Ring will be aware that the Minister, Deputy Noel Dempsey, dealt with this matter yesterday at the Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources. It was dealt with by the Taoiseach on Leaders' Questions today when the Deputy's constituency colleague and party leader raised the issue. On behalf of the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Deputy...

Health and Safety Regulations. (28 Sep 2005)

Pat Gallagher: The Advantica company is visiting the Corrib site as part of its work. A two-day public hearing will also be held in Mayo next month and will be chaired by Mr. John Gallagher, Senior Counsel.

Health and Safety Regulations. (28 Sep 2005)

Pat Gallagher: The issue of the appointment of an intermediary who would attempt to seek some common ground between the parties and perhaps be able to map a way forward out of the current impasse has been raised. On a number of occasions, the Minister has indicated his willingness to seek out such a person. However, for such a process to work there needs to be the prospect of some movement by both parties...

Health and Safety Regulations. (28 Sep 2005)

Pat Gallagher: He did so under section 40 of the Gas Act 1976, as amended. It was subsequently agreed between the Department and the developers that the consent would be split into seven phases to reflect actual timing as well as the different equipment spreads for each activity. The seven phases are as follows: nearshore construction, landfall, onshore pipeline and umbilical, offshore pipeline, offshore...

Written Answers — Benchmarking Awards: Benchmarking Awards (30 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Payment of the second phase of benchmarking and general round increases is due to be paid to the general operatives and foreman grades of the central and regional fisheries boards subject to the approval of their modernisation action plan. The performance verification group has recently approved the plan and the Department has instructed the Central Fisheries Board to apply the pay increases...

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (30 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I understand that the report of the review that I announced on 10 June 2005 will be presented to me next week. I intend to have the report published as soon as possible thereafter.

Written Answers — Search and Rescue Service: Search and Rescue Service (30 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: There are no urgent structural and physical works required at the Marine Rescue Centre at Malin Head, County Donegal. However, as part of the future development of the marine emergency co-ordination services of the Irish Coast Guard, proposals to develop the Malin Head station further are being considered at this time and this process will be completed as quickly as possible.

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (30 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: In line with the requirements of EU regulations, measures are in place that provide for the control of movements of oysters and other shellfish from bays around the coast. Immediately on the Department's receipt of notification from its scientific advisers, the Marine Institute, of a possible positive test for bonamia in Lough Foyle, applications made to the Department of Communications,...

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (30 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: On 10 June, I announced a review of the overall need for decommissioning. This review is ongoing and involves an assessment of the need and extent of the decommissioning requirement for the various demersal and shellfish fleets, including scallops. This review will be completed shortly and will give an important overall perspective. It will examine the various issues, including eligibility...

Written Answers — Industrial Relations: Industrial Relations (30 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: The Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources does not have a role in industrial relations matters. An agreed joint statement was issued from Irish Ferries and SIPTU on 16 June 2005, stating that the parties have agreed to appoint assessors to conduct a comprehensive review of operations encompassing the Irish Sea and continental corridors. The parties have requested the...

Written Answers — Water Pollution: Water Pollution (30 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Primary responsibility for protecting water quality rests with the relevant local authorities and proposals to deal with environmental threats in this area are a matter for these bodies to decide in consultation with the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. Under the Fisheries Acts, the central and regional fisheries boards that...

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (30 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: An application was submitted under the port infrastructure and marine safety measure, INTERREG IIIA Ireland-Northern Ireland programme for the development of a marina and onshore facilities at Fahan, Lough Swilly, County Donegal. The project is the subject of correspondence between the promoter's solicitors and the Chief State Solicitor in respect of compliance with the terms and conditions...

Written Answers — Fishing Vessel Licences: Fishing Vessel Licences (30 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I understand that an application was made to my Department on 23 May 2005 for a name change for the vessel concerned. The ministerial consent required under section 67 of the Mercantile Marine Act 1955 in respect of the name change was conveyed to the vessel owners' solicitors on 26 May 2005. I understand that the name change for the vessel has not been effected yet pending completion of...

Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (30 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: The Irish Coast Guard of the Department proposes to retain the property in question for the storage of emergency response and counter pollution equipment.

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (30 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: On 15 June 2005, I was pleased to launch on behalf of the Royal Irish Academy and the Irish Char Conservation Group its publication on Threatened Irish Freshwater Fishes. This publication makes a very valuable contribution to our knowledge of some of Ireland's rare native species which are an important and unique aspect of our natural heritage. The publication brings together important...

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (30 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I met representatives of snap net fishermen who operate on the River Suir inCarrick-on-Suir on 3 June. I have noted the issues and concerns that were raised at the meeting and will have the points that were put to me considered carefully in conjunction with the report on the matter that has been prepared by the Department's engineering division. The engineering division's report states that...