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Written Answers — Fishing Vessel Licences: Fishing Vessel Licences (8 Jun 2006)

John Browne: The Licensing Authority established under the Fisheries (Amendment) Act 2003 has informed me that an application for a sea-fishing boat licence in respect of a vessel and a proposal to use the capacity of the "Atlantis" as replacement capacity for the purpose of licensing this vessel was received by him on 5 April 2006 and a licence offer for the vessel was issued on 26 April 2006. The...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (8 Jun 2006)

John Browne: The application referred to is currently being reviewed by Department officials who have had discussions with the applicant. Any decision will take into account existing leasing arrangements with the applicant, public procurement guidelines and what is in the best interest for the development of the Fishery Harbour Centre.

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (7 Jun 2006)

John Browne: Blackwater Pier is owned by Kerry County Council and responsibility for its repair and maintenance rests with the local authority in the first instance. In January 2006 Kerry County Council submitted a proposal to the Department for a preliminary study at Blackwater Pier. There is no funding available for Blackwater Pier in 2006. The question of providing funding in 2007 will be considered in...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (7 Jun 2006)

John Browne: Primary responsibility for the management of canals rests with Waterways Ireland, which is a North/South Implementation Body established under the British-Irish Agreement Acts, and operates under the aegis of the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. Enforcement of regulations for the protection and conservation of fish stocks rests with the Regional Fisheries Boards and I...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (7 Jun 2006)

John Browne: In November 2000 KPMG Consulting undertook a comprehensive technical and socio-economic review of the infrastructure requirements at Dunmore East in association with Posford Duvivier on behalf of the Department. The review concluded that there was a significant need for development at the harbour. The main shortcomings identified in the review were the limited draft at the mouth of the...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (31 May 2006)

John Browne: Under the Fisheries Acts, primary responsibility for the protection and conservation of Inland Fisheries is a matter for the regional fisheries boards. I am aware through the Western Regional Fisheries Board and the Central Fisheries Board that an alien plant species known as Lagarosiphon major or Curly Water Weed, referred to by the Deputy, has been identified in Lough Corrib. I am advised...

Courts (Register of Sentences) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (31 May 2006)

John Browne: That is a terrible attack.

Written Answers — Salmon Management: Salmon Management (30 May 2006)

John Browne: The objective of the National Fish Counter programme is to assess the status of populations of salmon in key index rivers and provide scientific input to salmon stock management for use by the fisheries boards, the Marine Institute, the National Salmon Commission and the Department. It is also intended to contribute towards fulfilment of Ireland's international commitments to the EU, ICES and...

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (30 May 2006)

John Browne: I believe that there is an urgent requirement to develop a comprehensive strategy to ensure a sustainable and profitable future for the Irish seafood sector. The sector is currently experiencing considerable difficulties, due in particular to the necessity to implement strengthened conservation measures to address declining fish stocks as well as greatly increased fuel costs as a result of...

Written Answers — Salmon Management: Salmon Management (30 May 2006)

John Browne: I established the Independent Group to examine the implications for the commercial sector in 2007 and beyond arising from alignment of the management of the Irish wild salmon fishery with the scientific advice for 2007. The group will make recommendations on the options available to address any financial hardship arising for individuals involved in commercial salmon fishing from the course of...

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (30 May 2006)

John Browne: As I outlined to the Deputy in response to his question No. 274 on 28 February 2006, an indicative budget of €30.47 million in total was originally identified for the Tourism and Recreational Angling Measure (TRAM) of which €21.58m was allocated under the Border, Midland and Western Operational Programme of the National Development Plan (2000-2006). The launch of the measure was delayed...

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (30 May 2006)

John Browne: Under the Fisheries Acts, primary responsibility for the conservation, protection, management and development of the inland fisheries resource rests with the Central and regional fisheries boards. The fisheries boards devote considerable effort and resources to the promotion of angling and, in collaboration with the tourist authorities, to angling tourism. The Central Fisheries Board is...

Written Answers — Fishing Industry Development: Fishing Industry Development (30 May 2006)

John Browne: The European Regulation to establish the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) was discussed at last week's EU Fisheries Council but agreement was not reached. I understand that the proposal will be considered again by the Council in the early autumn. There was broad support for many of very many of the actions provided for in the proposal and I am satisfied that the new legislative framework will...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (30 May 2006)

John Browne: The Bass (Conservation of Stocks) Order, in place since 1990, prohibits the commercial fishing of sea bass by Irish sea fishing boats. The domestic conservation measures for sea bass are kept under review on an annual basis, in light of scientific assessments by the Central Fisheries Board and the Marine Institute of the state of sea bass stocks as well as assessments of the impact of...

Written Answers — Coastal Erosion: Coastal Erosion (30 May 2006)

John Browne: Coastal erosion is a widespread process at locations right around the coastline and this Department in association with maritime Local Authorities monitors the process generally. Of the 5,800km of coastline in the Republic, some 3,000km comprises "soft coastline" consisting of sandy beaches, sand dunes and clay cliffs. Erosion rates around the coast range from 0 at stable locations to a...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (30 May 2006)

John Browne: As the Deputy is aware, I announced on 24th March that I had decided to adopt the recommendations made to me by the National Salmon Commission in relation to the total allowable salmon catch for 2006. This will involve reductions in the quota available to both commercial fishermen and anglers in 2006. In doing so I have also reaffirmed the Government's commitment to fully align with the...

Written Answers — Harbours and Piers: Harbours and Piers (30 May 2006)

John Browne: The funding available to the Department under the Port Infrastructure Improvement Programme of the National Development Plan 2000-2006 is directed at projects that improve infrastructure and facilities (including ice plants, landing and storage facilities) at key strategic fishery harbours and the construction and improvement of berthage and related facilities at smaller harbours and landing...

Written Answers — Fishing Fleet Modernisation: Fishing Fleet Modernisation (30 May 2006)

John Browne: I assume that the Deputy is referring to the €3.849 billion allocation under the proposed European Fisheries Fund (EFF) for the period 2007-2013. This is in fact the total allocation for the EFF, for all measures and for all 25 Member States, for the period in question, and does not relate to any individual proposal under the ambit of the Fund. The increased cost of fuel to fishing vessels...

Written Answers — Fisheries Protection: Fisheries Protection (30 May 2006)

John Browne: The Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act, 2006 was enacted on 4 April 2006. Following the enactment I introduced secondary legislation, as provided for in the Act, to bring into force EU and national control and conservation measures. I have also put in place arrangements, as provided for in the Act, for quota management and the granting of authorisations to fish for certain fish...

Written Answers — Post Office Network: Post Office Network (30 May 2006)

John Browne: I have no statutory function in relation to this matter. It is an operational issue for the Board and Management of An Post. The table outlines the information requested with regard to the closure and downgrading of post offices in the past four years. Post Office Closures and Conversions in the past four years County Office Closures Conversions to Agents Agent Closures Carlow 1 2...