Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 165: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the outstanding issues in relation to persons (details supplied) in the whitefish decommissioning scheme; and when they will be paid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25080/06]

John Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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An Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) is the responsible authority for the administration of the scheme to permanently withdraw capacity from the whitefish and shellfish fleets which commenced in early October 2005. BIM has provided the following information in relation to the matters raised by the Deputy. It has confirmed that all premia have been paid in relation to the fishing boats the William Joseph and the Martina Eilis. In relation to the vessel the Vrijheid, the first payment has been paid by BIM and the second payment will issue on completion of the break up of the vessel. In relation to the vessel the Nicola Sharon, all the necessary conditions of the scheme have not been finalised. As soon as these conditions have been met the payment of the first instalment of grant aid can be made. There is no information on record with the reference, "the Burts".