Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)
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Question 27: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when the legislation will be published to implement the proposed changes to the regional fisheries boards; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10532/09]

Seán Power (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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As part of the overall rationalisation of State agencies that the Minister of Finance announced in Budget 2009, a new national inland fisheries body will be established, which will replace the existing Central and regional fisheries boards. I have set an ambitious target for implementation of the decision. A restructuring implementation group has been established and is developing the key features and structures of the model. Primary legislation is required for this implementation. Work on the draft Heads of Bill has been completed and I have just secured Government approval to the Heads as drafted. It is my intention to publish details of the draft Heads in the coming weeks.