Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 239: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the proposals in relation to the possible amalgamation of fisheries boards (details supplied); if the amalgamation proceeds, the location where the headquarters of the new board will be; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26372/08]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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As I have previously advised the House, in response to a call from the Fisheries Boards' Chairpersons late last year for a somewhat different approach to restructuring of the boards, I requested that they develop an agreed proposal for my consideration. This was presented to me in early May. Having considered the most appropriate way of progressing in terms of streamlining the sector, it is now my intention to seek Government approval, in the very near future, for proposals to restructure the sector. As the Deputy will appreciate, I cannot pre-empt the outcome of the Government's consideration of this matter.