John Deasy (Waterford, Fine Gael)
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Question 563: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he will examine the cases of two fishermen (details supplied) who have fished for over 30 years each and who lost their licences before drift netting was legalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15101/07]

John Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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The Salmon Hardship Scheme is designed to provide some measure of relief to salmon fishermen arising from the loss of the income that they enjoyed in the recent past. I understand that neither of the individuals concerned is in that category and they are, therefore, not eligible for inclusion. There is an independent appeals mechanism under the scheme and it is a matter for the individuals to decide whether this is relevant to their particular cases.