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Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: District Veterinary Offices (26 Mar 2013)

Andrew Doyle: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will provide an outline of his plans regarding the consolidation of district veterinary offices across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14865/13]

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Presidential Reports (26 Mar 2013)

Andrew Doyle: To ask the Taoiseach if he received a copy of the Being Young and Irish – Take Charge of Change report from the Office of the President, Áras an Uachtaráin as part of President Higgins series of seminars with young persons here which took place in Dublin, Galway, Monaghan and Cork in 2012; if he has noted the Take Charge of Change declaration made by the participants; the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Bank Deposits Levy (26 Mar 2013)

Andrew Doyle: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will guarantee that deposits under €100,000 in Irish banks will not be subject to a deposit levy; his position on the circumstances in which another Eurozone country (details supplied) where a deposit levy has been imposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14746/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Vetting of Personnel (26 Mar 2013)

Andrew Doyle: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the slow processing of Garda vetting applications for community and voluntary organisations; if measures have been put in place to speed up the process; if applications for clearance of persons who have been previously Garda vetted can be turned around in a quicker time frame; if measures have been put in place to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Tourism Promotion (26 Mar 2013)

Andrew Doyle: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures introduced to the tourism industry since March 2011; if he believes these measures have had a positive impact on the industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14866/13]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Post-registration Vehicle Modification (26 Mar 2013)

Andrew Doyle: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details regarding the Consultation on Post Registration Vehicle Modifications conducted by the Road Safety Authority; the effect he believes it will have on vintage car enthusiasts and the contribution they play in community activities and fundraising efforts; when the publication consultation opened for submissions; the...

Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Sub-Committee on Fisheries: Aquaculture and Tourism: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)

Andrew Doyle: It has been almost completed and this study will form part of that assessment. It will give a designation to the NATURA and SPA sites around the coast and going beyond aquaculture or any other fisheries activity, set down what is acceptable.

Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Sub-Committee on Fisheries: Aquaculture and Tourism: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)

Andrew Doyle: This study has almost been completed, as we heard yesterday from Dr. Beamish, who dealt with aquaculture. To summarise, we have heard today about the potential for angling and yesterday we heard about aquaculture. We are trying to establish a socioeconomic base for coastal and island communities so that they can have a viable way of life. The study that is taking place, when completed,...

Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Sub-Committee on Fisheries: Aquaculture and Tourism: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)

Andrew Doyle: Does Deputy O'Cuív wish to contribute?

Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Sub-Committee on Fisheries: Aquaculture and Tourism: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)

Andrew Doyle: Ms Campion gave us an idea of how one could assist and provide an integrated approach. To return to Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív's comments on Comhairle na Tuaithe, the sub-committee should definitely make a recommendation on this issue.

Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Sub-Committee on Fisheries: Aquaculture and Tourism: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)

Andrew Doyle: I thank the delegates for attending. They are welcome to remain for the rest of our proceedings.

Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Sub-Committee on Fisheries: Aquaculture and Tourism: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)

Andrew Doyle: That is fine. I welcome Dr. Ciarán O'Keeffe, chief scientific officer, and Dr. Eamonn Kelly from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. I invite Dr. O'Keeffe to make his opening statement.

Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Sub-Committee on Fisheries: Aquaculture and Tourism: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)

Andrew Doyle: There is the question of drift netting.

Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Sub-Committee on Fisheries: Aquaculture and Tourism: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)

Andrew Doyle: I am conscious that we have more contributors. What we are trying to do is to establish how best to develop the socioeconomic model for coastal and island communities so that they can all fit together in harmony. Will sea angling vis-à-vis aquaculture form part of that consideration? In addition, Deputy Pringle raised the issue of drift netting. If these questions could be answered...

Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Sub-Committee on Fisheries: Aquaculture and Tourism: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)

Andrew Doyle: Deputy Ó Cuív, that is the point I have just made. We have asked that question. I call Mr. Maher.

Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Sub-Committee on Fisheries: Aquaculture and Tourism: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)

Andrew Doyle: I shall call two more Deputies before returning to the witnesses. I call Deputy Pringle.

Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Sub-Committee on Fisheries: Aquaculture and Tourism: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)

Andrew Doyle: I have a question for Mr. Maher on legislative review. Perhaps it still must go on display. Can he explain the intention behind the legislation?

Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Sub-Committee on Fisheries: Aquaculture and Tourism: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)

Andrew Doyle: We will be coming back to that issue. Dr. O'Keeffe and Dr. Kelly have yet to make their presentation.

Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Sub-Committee on Fisheries: Aquaculture and Tourism: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)

Andrew Doyle: It is unusual to get such a positive presentation.

Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Joint Sub-Committee on Fisheries: Aquaculture and Tourism: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Mar 2013)

Andrew Doyle: I welcome Mr. Denis Maher of the fisheries and corporate services division of the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources; Dr. Ciarán Byrne, CEO, and Ms Suzanne Campion from Inland Fisheries Ireland, IFI; Dr. Ciarán O'Keeffe, principal officer and chief scientific officer of the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht; and Dr. Eamonn Kelly, wildlife...