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Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (26 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: In the course of the statutory consultation process on the wild salmon and sea trout tagging scheme, which concluded on the 13 April, I received nine submissions. In addition, some 2,600 objections to the proposed quota were received on pre-printed cards, standard form letters and standard form e-mails. The Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Tagging Scheme Regulations 2005, S.I. 204 of 2005, were...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (26 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Since my appointment as Minister of State with responsibility for marine matters, I have not received any communication from the UK Government regarding the management of the Irish wild salmon fishery. I am aware, however, of the concerns being expressed abroad that drift netting in the Irish fishery is having an adverse impact on wild Atlantic salmon stocks. The recent statement issued by...

Written Answers — Community Development Projects: Community Development Projects (26 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Raughley Pier is owned by Sligo County Council and responsibility for its repair and maintenance rests with the local authority in the first instance. A programme for the funding of small harbours within the overall 2005 fishery harbours development programme is under consideration at present and funding for Raughley Pier will be considered under this programme taking into account the amount...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (21 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Both Cork County Council and Baltimore and Skibbereen Harbour Board have been previously advised that the allocation in this Department in respect of the national development plan is limited, and accordingly, the Department has not been in a position to announce grant aid approvals in respect of the development of regional harbours. Talks were recently held with officials from Cork County...

Written Answers — Eel Stocks: Eel Stocks (21 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I propose to take Questions Nos. 109 to 113, inclusive, together. I am advised that the ESB commissions a brown eel-monitoring programme on the Shannon under the scientific direction of NUI Galway. The purpose of this programme is to ensure that eel stocks are monitored and conserved in accordance with best practice. The ESB has no commercial interest in the disposal of any eels caught as...

Written Answers — Fish Stocks: Fish Stocks (21 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: My colleague, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, has primary responsibility for policy and legislation on water quality issues. Statutory responsibility for water management and protection rests primarily with the local authorities. The central and regional fisheries boards have responsibility for the conservation and management of fish stocks. I am advised that...

Digital Hub Project. (20 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I thank the Deputy for raising the matter. I am not aware of any search for or abandonment of a search for an anchor tenant in the digital hub. The digital hub project, managed by the independent Digital Hub Development Agency, continues to be successful in attracting digital industry tenants and operates a number of community, educational and promotional initiatives. The agency has been...

Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (20 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Responsibility for coast protection rests with the property owner, whether a local authority or a private individual. The Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources administers funding available under the coast protection measure of the national development plan for 2000 to 2006. The allocation of this funding is determined by taking into account the amount of Exchequer...

Written Answers — Water and Sewerage Schemes: Water and Sewerage Schemes (20 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: A draft foreshore licence for sewerage schemes for three of the locations in question was sent to Clare County Council by the Department and consultants acting for the local authority have responded with comments on the proposed conditions in the draft licence. Their comments are being considered by the Department's advisers as a priority and a recommendation on the local authority's...

Written Answers — Marine Safety: Marine Safety (20 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: A foreshore licence for the bathing facilities at Fenit held by a local bathing club was surrendered to the Department and the possibility of Kerry County Council taking over the area of foreshore in question under a foreshore lease has been considered. Kerry County Council has been informed that the Department would be prepared to provide up to €17,500 towards the cost of remedial and...

Written Answers — Foreshore Developments: Foreshore Developments (20 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: Consultants engaged by the local authorities referred to by the Deputy and a number of other public bodies made contact with the Department last year with regard to an envisaged preliminary design study and environmental report for the proposed development. There have been no further contacts with the Department on the matter in the meantime. As the proposal could give rise to foreshore...

Seanad: Hazardous Waste. (20 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I thank Senator O'Meara for raising this matter, which was last addressed in the House on 27 January 2005. The House will be aware that the Minister requested the Department to deliver to him, during February of this year, a comprehensive report on the current position concerning the Silvermines area. The report was to deal with the current state of the Department's consultations with all...

Seanad: Swimming Pool Projects. (20 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I thank Senator Phelan for raising this issue and I am pleased to respond to him on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Deputy O'Donoghue, on the local authority swimming pool programme and, in particular, on the position of the Kilkenny swimming pool project which comes under that programme. The aim of the programme, which is administered by the Department of Arts, Sport and...

Seanad: Swimming Pool Projects. (20 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: If the news is good, I doubt anybody will worry.

Seanad: Swimming Pool Projects. (20 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: The council applied for grant aid to replace the existing swimming pool on a new site. Following the approval of the feasibility study in that year, the council decided that the most suitable site for the development was at a different location, at Scanlon Park, which already had an eight lane athletic track and an all-weather full size pitch. The council submitted the preliminary report for...

Seanad: Work Permits. (20 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: I thank Senator Bannon for raising the matter and giving me the opportunity to respond on behalf of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. The person referred to by the Senator arrived in the State on 16 November 2000 accompanied by her three children and claimed asylum. Her claim for refugee status was examined by two independent statutory offices established to consider...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: The Senator has now explained her first question on why Waterways Ireland did not have power but does now, which I have answered.

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: This is a different question. I will obtain the information on the area the Senator referred to as a matter of urgency. If it falls within the responsibility of Waterways Ireland, that body must pursue these issues. If the responsibility is not that of Waterways Ireland, it is that of the functional local authority.

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: When this legislation is enacted it will be a matter for the Government to give approval in principle and a matter for the local authorities to——

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Pat Gallagher: ——make the necessary by-laws. Fortunately, the Members of this House have been helpful in ensuring the matter was returned. I hope it will not be long before we move on. We must ensure this Bill is passed before the summer with the co-operation of all parties in the other House because if we are to be responsible——