Written answers

Wednesday, 12 October 2005

Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

Inland Fisheries

9:00 pm

Photo of John PerryJohn Perry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 296: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the reason the final report on the review of inland fisheries services has not been published (details supplied); the reason for the delay in publishing this report for public consultation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28273/05]

Photo of Pat GallagherPat Gallagher (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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I can confirm that I received the report of the first stage of the high level review of the inland fisheries sector in Ireland from the consultants earlier this year and have considered its findings. While I accept that previous indications were that I expected to publish the report before now, I am sure the Deputy will appreciate that given the complexity of the issues involved, it was important that the Department had sufficient time to adequately consider the report and its findings and to develop a suitable strategy for the implementation of its recommendations, if accepted by Government.

It is my intention, however, to bring this report to Government in the very near future and to have it published as soon as possible thereafter. Until such time as the report is presented to Government, I am not in a position to comment on its recommendations or implementation.

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