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

Pat Gallagher: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Questions Nos. 221 and 222 on 24 May 2005 in which I stated that on 18 May, the Department had received a letter from the Dublin Port Company requesting ministerial approval for its proposal to enter into an arrangement with a consortium as detailed in draft heads of terms attached to the letter. The company states that in essence, the proposal provides that...

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

Pat Gallagher: Officials of the Department will visit the area in question in the near future to meet the persons concerned to discuss a range of issues relating to the aquaculture operations there. The objective will be to determine a framework within which aquaculture can continue and progress in the area in an orderly and sustainable manner.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (15 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Responsibility for the operation of the EU fleet renewal and modernisation schemes has been assigned to An Bord Iascaigh Mhara. Accordingly, I do not have any role in regard to this issue.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (15 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Responsibility for the operation of the EU fleet renewal and modernisation schemes has been assigned to An Bord Iascaigh Mhara. Accordingly, I do not have any role in relation to this issue.

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...

Lost at Sea Scheme. (15 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I propose to take Questions Nos. 6 and 13 together. The lost at sea scheme was introduced in June 2001, following consultation with the fishing industry representative organisations, to enable qualifying applicants under the scheme to receive replacement capacity in respect of fishing boats lost at sea between 1980 and the establishment of the fishing boat register in 1990. The closing date...

Lost at Sea Scheme. (15 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: The Ombudsman's statement that the scheme is both deficient and flawed is in the public arena but I am quite confident that neither the Minister who was responsible nor the officials set out to advertise it in papers that would not be read by interested parties and those whose vessels were lost at sea. I take the point the in the case of a number of the vessels that were lost at sea, family...

Lost at Sea Scheme. (15 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I do not have the details on where the scheme was advertised but from recollection I believe it was advertised in the marine-related papers. Although I do not have this information or the names of the applicants who were successful under the scheme, I will make it available to Deputies Broughan and Perry within the next 24 hours.

Lost at Sea Scheme. (15 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I am anxious that all schemes be advertised as extensively as possible. Although I am not exactly sure of the extent to which the lost at sea scheme was advertised, I was aware of it. I was not a Member of the House at the time but was an MEP. I know of the cases to which the Deputies are referring. The contention is that it was not dealt with at the time and that the application was not...

Lost at Sea Scheme. (15 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I stated EU legislation prohibits the re-introduction of fishing-boat capacity on the basis of the removal of capacity supported by public aid. That is a fact. Having been brought up in west Donegal and realising the importance of fishing, I have great sympathy for those who have lost their vessels at sea. Many of them received no compensation from insurance or the State and I have great...

Lost at Sea Scheme. (15 Jun 2005)

Pat Gallagher: If tonnage is not back on the register within two years, it is a question of either use it or lose it. That is well known at this stage.