Dinny McGinley (Donegal South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 677: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on extending the application deadline for the salmon hardship scheme. [30976/07]

Dinny McGinley (Donegal South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 678: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on extending the application deadline for the salmon hardship scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30977/07]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 677 and 678 together.

The closing date for receipt of applications under the Salmon Hardship Scheme was 27 April 2007. Applicants, however, have until the 31 December 2007 to accept any offer under the scheme. This deadline, I believe, provides ample time for those concerned to give the scheme due consideration and accordingly, there are no plans to extend the application deadline.