Noel Harrington (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 511: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food his views on the report commissioned by him on the development of business plans for fishery harbour centres; if he will implement the recommendations; the expected time frame for the proposals to be completed; if these recommendations will be included in the forthcoming jobs initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9368/11]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The Business Plans for the Development of the Fishery Harbour Centres were published in 2009 and provide a blueprint for the future development of the Fishery Harbour Centres. The Business Plans recommend a five year time frame for the implementation of the recommendations made. I can confirm that my Department has already commenced the implementation of the recommendations made in the Business Plans and will continue to do so within the resources available to it.

The ongoing development of the six Fishery Harbour Centres in conjunction with the implementation of the recommendations made in the Business Plans will support the generation of new business and employment.