Joe McHugh (Donegal North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 227: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will expedite the audit of the Lough's agency, in order to enable the Agency to make its 2009 salmon hardship fund payments to salmon farmers here; if his attention has been drawn to fact that the salmon fishing season begins on 16 June 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23764/09]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin South, Green Party)
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I have no function with regard to the audit of the Loughs Agency which is a matter for the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General and the Northern Ireland Audit Office. I understand that payments will issue in compliance with State Aid Notification rules as soon as both Offices are satisfied.

I am informed that the salmon fishing season in Lough Foyle commenced on 15th June and will run to 31st July, under the Foyle Area (Close Seasons) Regulations 1999 and the fishery will operate in accordance with the suite of Foyle Area salmon fishing regulations made by the Foyle Carlingford and Irish Lights Commission.