Results 12,241-12,260 of 13,270 for speaker:Pat Gallagher

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I understand that the North Atlantic Salmon Fund, NASF, is a private, non-governmental organisation. The Irish Government does not contribute to the financial operation of the organisation nor am I aware that any other national Government contributes towards the set aside of the West Greenland salmon fisheries. I am advised that the compensation provided by NASF for the Faroese set aside...

Written Answers — Fishing Fleet Protection: Fishing Fleet Protection (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Some €45 million has been allocated for the scheme to decommission fishing boats, which was launched recently. Of this total, €8.8 million is already provided for under the current national development plan which runs to 2006, of which 75%, €6.6 million, is funded from the financial instrument for fisheries guidance with the remaining 25%, €2.2 million, being met through matching...

Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I can confirm that I received the report of the first stage of the high level review of the inland fisheries sector in Ireland from the consultants earlier this year and have considered its findings. While I accept that previous indications were that I expected to publish the report before now, I am sure the Deputy will appreciate that given the complexity of the issues involved, it was...

Fisheries Protection. (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: While I am aware that the Joint Committee for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources submitted recommendations yesterday, 11 October 2005, regarding the future management of the wild salmon resource in Ireland, I have not had the opportunity to consider those fully in the intervening 24 hours nor have I had the opportunity to undertake any consultations on the committee's report since...

Fisheries Protection. (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Both my departmental officials and I will study this report. We will also be in correspondence with the EU on the subject of fisheries and the general environment. It is very difficult to explain this situation. Even Deputy Perry accepts there is no other commercial fishing of salmon in the north west. I am confident Deputy Perry is not trying to deceive the House but he knows well and I will...

Fisheries Protection. (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I am not averse to doing so. I want to do what is right for the country, for angling, for tourism and for the commercial sector. It is possible to have a balance between commercial fishing and angling and tourist fishing. However I am opposed to the transfer of a resource from one sector to another at the expense of the Irish taxpayer. I am still awaiting offers from those who have both...

Fisheries Protection. (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I am not averse to buy-out, if it is the right thing to do.

Fisheries Protection. (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I cannot think for the Deputy.

Fisheries Protection. (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I acknowledge the work of the sub-committee, three members of which are here in the Chamber and Deputy Durkan was a member at one stage. I have no hang-up about this matter. I am not in the luxurious position of being in Opposition; I must do what is right.

Fisheries Protection. (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: My duty is to do what is best for Ireland——

Fisheries Protection. (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: The situation is very complex and the answer is not a simple "Yes" or "No". I invite any party that wishes to present me with a report but it is ironic that many of the reports are similar, with a great deal of cutting and pasting.

Fisheries Protection. (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I did not say that.

Fisheries Protection. (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I advise any individual or group wishing to formulate a policy to talk to all parties.

Fisheries Protection. (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I received it by post.

Fisheries Protection. (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I have corresponded with Mr. Vickerson and have indicated my willingness to meet him. My office will be in communication with him in the near future——

Fisheries Protection. (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: It is a case of "wait and see". He has not offered funding. I am anxious to meet anyone who may be prepared to make a contribution. I assure Deputy Eamon Ryan I referred to the important role played by all members of the sub-committee.

Fisheries Protection. (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Management of the wild salmon fishery is rarely a simple and straightforward matter. It is the Government's long-held view that our wild salmon stock is a national asset which must be conserved and protected, as well as being exploited as a resource by all on a shared and sustainable basis. While there remains an abundance of salmon returning to Irish rivers, the Government has accepted the...

Fisheries Protection. (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I would have thought that Deputy Eamon Ryan, of all Members of the House, would understand clearly that the issue is not as simple as that, although that may be the perception. More people in this House, as well as people in the media, should take the time to understand all this.

Fisheries Protection. (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: There is a need to establish the level of information required to manage the fishery on a single-stock basis. It is not a question of saying yes or no. It is not as simple as that.

Fisheries Protection. (12 Oct 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Of course it is not.