Written answers

Tuesday, 13 February 2007

Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

Fisheries Protection

10:00 am

Photo of Cecilia KeaveneyCecilia Keaveney (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)
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Question 418: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when it is envisaged that the drift net fishermen both in the Foyle area and the rest of the country will be made aware of compensation payments that are due to be paid and, in the case of the Foyle, details of the persons who will be eligible to fish in the incoming season in view of their need to plan ahead at this time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5312/07]

Photo of John BrowneJohn Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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Details of the Hardship Fund for drift net fishermen are being finalised and will be widely published shortly. I understand that the Loughs Agency has initiated a consultation process on how it proposes to address its obligations to put an end to interceptory fishing for wild salmon and fishing of river stocks not reaching their conservation limits. I believe interested parties are participating fully in these consultations. The Agency has commenced discussions with its sponsoring Departments with a view to developing a hardship package for affected fishermen for implementation this year. The agency hopes to finalise its proposals by the end of March.

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