Dinny McGinley (Donegal South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 865: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the details of income generated at a port (details supplied) from fishing and other commercial activities; his plans, if any, to increase fishing and commercial activity in the port; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15533/10]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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Fishery Harbour Centre Fund accounts for 2007 and 2008 are currently being audited by the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General. The most recent audited accounts available are for the year ended 31/12/2006 and show the total income for Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre to be €1,604,411. Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre provides a dedicated service to Fishermen, and is always open to new and increased business from the fishing fleet as well as other commercial activity which is compatible with the needs of the fishermen. My Department is conscious of the potential for further growth at Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre and will take every opportunity to implement the recommendations of both the Killybegs Fishery Harbour Centre Marketing Strategy and the Business Plans for the Development of the Fishery Harbour Centres.