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- Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: Bord Iascaigh Mhara is the responsible authority for the administration of de minimis aid for the fisheries sector in Ireland. Currently the Commission Regulation on de minimis aid to the agriculture and fisheries sectors, Commission Regulation (EC) No 1860/2004, allows Member States to make grant aid payments up to a maximum of â¬3,000 per individual in any period of 3 years without...
- Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: Under the Small Fishery Harbours Programme 2006 â¬4.186 million has been allocated for the improvement of facilities at small harbours and landing places with a key role in maintaining jobs in fishing, aquaculture and ancillary activities. â¬3.721 million has been allocated under the Coastal Protection Programme 2006 to address priority coast protection works around the coastline. A number...
- Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: Performance governance of both the Marine Institute and Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) is subject to a number of stringent measures. Both Agencies have signed performance contracts with the Department. Performance contracts are agreed yearly in advance between the Department and Agency, and are subject to rigorous quarterly reviews. In addition, the Marine Institute and BIM publish an Annual...
- Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: The information sought is being compiled in the Department and I will arrange for it to be transmitted direct to the Deputy at an early date.
- Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: Details of the EU Total Allowable Catch (TAC) and Ireland's quota as a % of this TAC for the years 2001-2005 are provided in the following table. Common Name Area EC TAC IRL Quota IRL % of TAC EC TAC IRL Quota IRL % of TAC EC TAC IRL Quota IRL % of TAC EC TAC IRL Quota IRL % of TAC EC TAC IRL Quota IRL % of TAC Anglerfish Vb (1), VI, XII, XIV 8,000 800 10% 4,770 477 10% 3,180 318 10% 3,180...
- Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 81, 106 and 117 together. The period of the 2000-2006 NDP has seen the beginning of the process of restructuring and transformation of the fisheries industry across all its sectors as it adapts to changing conditions. Our key strategic goal to 2013 must be to ensure the long-term economic, social and environmental sustainability of this industry, and maintain...
- Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: Where illegal fishing activity is detected by the Department or the Naval Service, the case is referred to the Attorney General's Office for consideration and appropriate action. Details of all landings known to the Department are reported to the EU Commission, as required by EU legislation. In relation to wide ranging allegations brought to the attention of the Ministers in the summer of...
- Written Answers — Fishing Fleet Modernisation: Fishing Fleet Modernisation (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: The EU Regulations covering fleet policy for the period up to the end of 2001 provide that an increase in the capacity of a sea fishing boat could be allowed where the capacity increase results exclusively from safety improvements and does not increase the fishing effort of the vessel concerned. The EU Regulation provides that the decision, in respect of each application, must be made by the...
- Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: Employment in the Irish fisheries and seafood sector plays a significant role in regions where alternative employment opportunities are scarce. The number of people employed in the seafood sector covers the catching, aquaculture and processing sectors as well as ancillary industries such as marketing and distribution. The European Commission's data available indicate that 421,318 people...
- Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: The Government is supporting the development of the seafood industry through a number of integrated schemes designed to secure a sustainable future for the industry under the aegis of the National Development Plan 2000-2006. The two successful fleet renewal programmes and the recent introduction of a decommissioning scheme with a budget of â¬45 million over the next two years will together...
- Written Answers — Inland Fisheries: Inland Fisheries (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: I introduced the Wild Salmon and Sea Trout Tagging Scheme Regulations and other conservation bye-laws for the 2006 season on the 25 April last. When first announcing these proposals in March, I reaffirmed the Government's commitment to fully align with the scientific advice provided on the management of the wild salmon fishery by 2007. Officials in the Department keep the relevant...
- Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (5 Jul 2006)
John Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 221 and 222 together. The Office of the Chief State Solicitor, acting on behalf of the Department, has drawn up a draft Foreshore Licence Agreement for the Quilty, Scariff and Feakle sewerage schemes. At the request of Clare County Council the Department has agreed to amend one of the terms and the revised draft Agreement has been sent to the Council for...
- Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (4 Jul 2006)
John Browne: I have no plans to provide compensation for commercial salmon fishermen arising from necessary reductions in total allowable catch in 2006 that are required to sustain and rebuild salmon stocks. The reduction in quotas for the North Western Regional Fisheries Board's districts referred to by the Deputy was recommended by the National Salmon Commission (NSC) and the National Fisheries...
- Written Answers — Port Development: Port Development (4 Jul 2006)
John Browne: The Port Company made an application to the Department on 5 April 2005 for permission under the Foreshore Acts to reclaim 0.9 hectares of a small harbour at West Quay, Foynes, to facilitate the temporary storage of containers. Consultants acting for the Port Company subsequently withdrew this application. No reason was given for this decision, and no indication has been given by the Port...
- Written Answers — Coastal Protection: Coastal Protection (4 Jul 2006)
John Browne: The Department is responsible under the Foreshore Acts 1933-2005 for the granting of leases, licences and permissions to occupy or use the foreshore. All applications for authorisation under the Foreshore Acts are examined carefully by the Coastal Zone Management Division (CZMD) of the Department, in conjunction with its internal and external expert advisors. These advisers include the...
- Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (4 Jul 2006)
John Browne: I am informed by the Central Fisheries Board that the Chief Executive Officer claimed â¬10,736.12 in respect of expenses incurred for the year 2005. The members of the board claimed â¬26,802.61 in the same period.
- Written Answers — Common Fisheries Policy: Common Fisheries Policy (4 Jul 2006)
John Browne: The Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act, 2006 was enacted on the 4th of April 2006. It provides for dissuasive and effective penalties for infringements of fisheries law as required under the Common Fisheries Policy. During the passage of the Bill through the Houses of the Oireachtas the principle of infringements was discussed at length. At that time the Attorney General advised me...
- Written Answers — Aquaculture Development: Aquaculture Development (4 Jul 2006)
John Browne: In recent years monitoring of both wild and farmed fish stocks has shown an increase in the level of sea lice infestation. There are a number of factors that may have contributed to this increase. They include increased winter sea temperatures, the impact of fish health on treatment efficacy and following strategies. In the case of licensed fish farms a national monitoring and control...
- Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (4 Jul 2006)
John Browne: I propose to take Question Nos. 353 to 355, inclusive, together. Under the Voisinage Agreement, an international agreement between Ireland and the UK in respect of Irish and Northern Ireland waters, access to the mussel seed fishery is on an All Island basis. Under this agreement, it is required that UK registered vessels licensed by the Northern Ireland authorities to operate in this...
- Written Answers — Foreshore Licences: Foreshore Licences (29 Jun 2006)
John Browne: In the case of the application relating to Dunmore East, observations have been received from the Department's expert advisers, and the applicant has been given sanction to proceed to the public notice stage of the process. This will give interested parties an opportunity to give their observations on the proposal to the Department. Expert reports are awaited in respect of the Ardmore and...