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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...

Written Answers — Research Funding: Research Funding (30 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: The agreement for collaboration between the Marine Institute in Ireland and the Institute of Marine Research in Norway was set out in a memorandum of understanding signed on 15 June 2005. The programmes of research undertaken by the Marine Institute are funded through the annual grant made to it through the Department's Vote. The areas of collaboration include seabed, habitat and...

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

Pat Gallagher: Under the Fisheries Acts, primary responsibility for the protection, conservation and management of inland fisheries stocks is a matter for the relevant regional fisheries board, in this case the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board. I am advised by the chief executive officer of that board that a fish kill occurred on a mill stream off the main River Shannon at the University of Limerick on 11...

Written Answers — Water Quality: Water Quality (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 have...

Written Answers — Regional Fisheries Boards: Regional Fisheries Boards (30 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: As I have already informed the House several times, under the Fisheries Acts 1959 to 2001 the regional fisheries boards are empowered to apply a permit charge for angling on fisheries under their control and management. However, the application of such a permit charge is an operational matter solely for the relevant board to decide, in this instance the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board, and...

Written Answers — Harbour Authorities: Harbour Authorities (29 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I propose to take Questions Nos. 207 to 210, inclusive, together. Shannon Foynes Port Company is established and operates under the Harbours Act 1996. The Act provides that the principal objectives of the company include the management, control, operation and development of its harbour. Moneypoint jetty is owned and operated by ESB and handles mainly coal shipments for the electricity...

Written Answers — Water Sports Vehicles: Water Sports Vehicles (29 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Section 6 of the Maritime Safety Bill 2004 as passed by Dáil Éireann on 21 June 2005, provides that by-laws may be made regulating or controlling the operation of craft or specified craft by local authorities in waters in their functional areas, harbour authorities and Waterways Ireland in waters under their control or management, in respect of, amongst other matters, the prohibition in...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (29 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I propose to take Questions Nos. 215, 222 and 223 together. A national monitoring and control programme for sea lice at marine finfish farms is operated on behalf of the Department by the Marine Institute, in accordance with the Protocol for Sea Lice Monitoring and Control published by the Department of Marine and Natural Resources in 2000. The programme involves the carrying out of 14...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (29 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Lecanvey pier is owned by Mayo County Council and responsibility for its repair and maintenance rests with the local authority in the first instance. The Department co-funded with Mayo County Council and the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the report, An Assessment of Piers, Harbours and Landing Places in County Mayo. Lecanvey Pier is identified in that report as a marine...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (29 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I propose to take Questions Nos. 217 and 221 together. Wild salmon stocks are under threat from a variety of adverse environmental and other pressures which impact on marine survival as well as in our rivers and estuaries. As Minister of State with responsibility for the marine, I am fully aware that these pressures, along with excessive exploitation of salmon stocks, pose a significant...