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Written Answers — Fuel Costs: Fuel Costs (15 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: The escalation of fuel costs, as a result of global economic and political conditions, remains a matter of concern for all sectors of industry, including the fishing industry. It is important to note that the fishing industry, in Ireland and throughout the European Union, already receives favourable treatment in the form of a full rebate on excise and VAT on marine fuel, if the enterprise...

Written Answers — Aquaculture Development: Aquaculture Development (15 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: In line with the recommendations of the national seaweed forum, which was published in 2000, the Marine Institute, the marine research agency which operates under the aegis of this Department, is actively pursuing research and development initiatives to support the development of seaweed aquaculture. An extensive study on the technical and economic feasibility of the culture of selected...

Written Answers — Fishing Vessel Licences: Fishing Vessel Licences (15 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I am not yet in a position to provide a definite answer to the Deputy's question. The matter is under consideration by the Department and a decision will be made in the near future.

Written Answers — Aquaculture Development: Aquaculture Development (15 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Seven mussel dredgers have been approved under the aquaculture measure of the National Development Plan 2000-2006 involving total investment of €24,979,000. Of this, grant aid, EU and national, amounted to €9,550,736.

Written Answers — Fishing Vessel Licences: Fishing Vessel Licences (15 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Under the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 2003, the sea-fishing boat licensing authority is prohibited from granting a licence in respect of a sea-fishing boat unless an independent survey confirms that the boat is safe and seaworthy. The sea-fishing boat licences for many fishing boats expire on 30 June 2005 and this provision applies to any new licence granted in respect of such boats. In the...

Written Answers — Fishing Vessel Licences: Fishing Vessel Licences (15 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Mussel seed is a naturally occurring resource that requires a management and development strategy in order to maximise the potential return and ensure the sustainability of the stock. In order to ensure a sustainable future for this resource, the mussel seed fishery is managed on an all-island basis. This is done under the Voisinage Agreement, made between Ireland and the UK in respect of...

Written Answers — Fishing Vessel Licences: Fishing Vessel Licences (15 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Mussel seed is a naturally occurring resource that requires a management and development strategy in order to maximise the potential return and ensure the sustainability of the stock. In order to ensure a sustainable future for this resource, the mussel seed fishery is managed on an all-island basis. This is done under the Voisinage Agreement, made between Ireland and the UK in respect of...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (15 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Mussel seed is a naturally occurring resource that requires a management and development strategy in order to maximise the potential return and ensure the sustainability of the stock. Mussel seed is found within Ireland's exclusive fishery limits and access to this area is strictly controlled. In order to ensure a sustainable future for this resource, the mussel seed fishery is managed on an...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (15 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Mussel seed is a naturally occurring resource that requires a management and development strategy in order to maximise the potential return and ensure the sustainability of the stock. In order to ensure a sustainable future for this resource, the mussel seed fishery is managed on an all-island basis. This is done under the Voisinage Agreement, made between Ireland and the UK in respect of...

Written Answers — Fishing Industry: Fishing Industry (15 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Mussel seed is a naturally occurring resource that requires a management and development strategy in order to maximise the potential return and ensure the sustainability of the stock. In order to ensure a sustainable future for this resource, the mussel seed fishery is managed on an all-island basis. This is done under the Voisinage Agreement, made between Ireland and the UK in respect of...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (16 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Garnish Pier is owned by Cork County Council and responsibility for its maintenance and development is a matter for the local authority in the first instance. Cork County Council submitted a proposal to the Department in 2003 for works to Garnish Pier at an estimated cost of €750,000. A programme for the funding of small harbours within the overall 2005 fishery harbours development...

Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Order for Report Stage. (21 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."

Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (21 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I move amendment No. 1: In page 5, line 9, after "1946," to insert the following: "SECTION 222B OF THE FISHERIES (CONSOLIDATION) ACT 1959,". This amendment inserts a reference to section 222B of the Fisheries (Consolidation) Act 1959, which is amended by a new section 53 being inserted as part of the Bill. It is linked with amendment No. 52.

Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (21 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Yes. I fully appreciate the points made by Deputies Broughan and Perry. I will make only three quick points, and it is important that I do so. In this Bill, we set out to deal with certain high-powered watercraft. I was extremely anxious, and with the co-operation of the Opposition I had hoped to have this enacted by the summer to allow local authorities to proceed with the various...

Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (21 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I move amendment No. 2: In page 5, line 10, after "1968," to insert the following: "SECTION 4 OF THE LANDLORD AND TENANT (GROUND RENTS)(NO. 2) ACT 1978,".

Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (21 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: The substantive amendment is necessary to safeguard leases granted by harbour companies to which the Harbours Act 1996 and the Harbours (Amendment) Act 2000 apply against negation by subleasing arrangements by lessees. Deputy Broughan referred to similar safeguarding provisions in the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) Act 2005 in respect of SFADCo, IDA and Údarás na Gaeltachta. In...

Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (21 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I am pleased the Deputies are in a position to support these amendments. Deputy Broughan asked why the harbour companies were not included when the emergency legislation was introduced by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment in regard to IDA, SFADCo and Údarás na Gaeltachta. At that time, not many people were aware of this issue. The contact we have had from Dublin Port...

Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (21 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Such decisions will be made subject to the supervision of the Minister.

Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (21 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Yes.

Maritime Safety Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages. (21 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I move amendment No. 3: In page 5, line 12, to delete "ACT 1992" and substitute "ACTS 1894 TO 2000". This amendment is needed to repeal the enactments of the 1934 to 1937 Acts as well as provisions of the 1894, 1947, 1981, 1992 and 2000 Acts.