Written answers

Thursday, 18 October 2007

Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

Salmon Management Scheme

5:00 pm

Photo of Brian O'SheaBrian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)
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Question 241: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the €5 million hardship fund in areas where drift-net salmon fishing has been prohibited; the amount being allocated to each region; if the fund will be administered by the Leader companies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24616/07]

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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Officials from my Department and the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (DCRGA), are making arrangements for the management of the community support scheme. The focus of the scheme will primarily be those communities where commercial salmon fishing has been a well-established activity and where its withdrawal demonstrably impacts on the economic and social fabric of the area.

I am advised that details of the scheme are being finalised with a view to allocating the available funds to those affected fishery districts, proportionate to the impact of cessation of mixed stock fishing. Consultations with the LEADER companies, conducted through DCRGA, will inform the most effective distribution of funds. I understand DCRGA are awaiting outstanding responses. As soon as this exercise has been completed, details will be published through the LEADER companies.

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