Written answers
Tuesday, 19 May 2015
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Fishery Harbour Centres
Seán Kyne (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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191. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the reason for the outstanding charge levied in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Galway; if it relates to the use of fresh water and waste facilities not used by the named person; if this fact has been taken into account; if this is a standard charge to all boat owners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19420/15]
Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Pursuant to the Fishery Harbour Centres Act 1968 (as amended), my Department is responsible for the six Fishery Harbour Centres located at Howth, Dunmore East, Castletownbere, An Daingean, Ros an Mhíl and Killybegs. Charges for the use of facilities and services at each of the Fishery Harbour Centres are levied by virtue of the Fishery Harbour Centres (Rates & Charges) Order 2012 (S.I. No. 214 of 2012) which came into effect on the 1stJuly 2012. Different rates apply according to the type and nature of the vessel, the different use made of the facilities by the vessel, the size of the vessel and the quantity and species of fish landed (where applicable). For ease of reference the relevant charges under S.I. No. 214 of 2012 being applied to the person concerned are set out in the following table.
Charge 9 of Schedule 1 provides inter aliathat the use of fresh water is “...mandatory on all vessels using a Fishery Harbour Centre whether or not they use fresh water...” other than vessels paying under charge no. 5 and charge no. 10 in Schedule 1 and charge no. 17 in Schedule 2. In this regard, please note the following:
-Charge no. 5 of Schedule 1 relates to landing of whitefish. It is generally only larger fishing vessels that opt to be invoiced under this charge.
-Charge no. 10 of Schedule 1 relates to use of harbour by passenger boats/vessels and cruise vessels.
-Charge no. 17 of Schedule 2 relates to berthing of yachts and pleasure crafts.
Waste charges are mandatory on all vessels using a Fishery Harbour Centre whether or not waste is disposed of, as set out in Charge 10 of Schedule 2. The Deputy should be aware that the mandatory nature of the charge is designed to reduce any incentive to discharge waste at sea.My Department is satisfied that the amount(s) that the person concerned has been invoiced for under the above Order to date are correct having regard to the provisions of the three charges as set out as follows.
| Charge No/ Schedule No | Description of Facility or Service | Rate or Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Charge 4/Schedule 1 | Use of harbour in connection with discharging of fish- (a) value: 0 — €500 per tonne | €4 per tonne/€0.20 per 50kg |
| (b) value: €501 — €10,000 per tonne | €10 per tonne/€0.50 per 50kg | |
| (c) value: €10,001 or more per tonne | €40 per tonne/€2 per 50 kg | |
| (d) landings of mackerel and horse mackerel, over 2 tonnes | €14 per tonne/€0.70 per 50 kg | |
| Fish Values to be based on the average price in the relevant harbour in the previous calendar year as determined by the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority. Previous calendar year values will come into effect on 1 June each year. Note: Where average price values for the previous calendar year are not available either current values or values for the most recent calendar year available, whichever is the higher, will be substituted. | ||
| (e) fish for reduction to fishmeal | €2 per tonne/€0.10 per 50 kg | |
| Charge 9/Schedule 1 | Use of fresh water (mandatory on all vessels using a Fishery Harbour Centre whether or not they use fresh water) other than vessels paying under charge no. 5 and charge no. 10 in this Schedule and charge no. 17 in Schedule 2: (a) fishing vessels (6 metres or more in length overall — Loa) | €30 per month per vessel or €2.50 per cubic metre metered |
| (b) pelagic vessels | €90 per month per vessel or €2.50 per cubic metre metered | |
| (c) all other vessels *Note: If a charge for fresh water is levied at one Fishery Harbour Centre this charge will not be levied in another Fishery Harbour Centre used within that month. | €2.50 per cubic metre metered | |
| Charge 10/Schedule 2 | Disposal of ship generated waste*. A vessel of — (a) less than 10 gross tons | €20 per month |
| (b) 10 or more gross tons | €40 per month | |
| (c) 20 or more gross tons | €60 per month | |
| (d) 30 or more gross tons | €80 per month | |
| (e) 100 or more gross tons | €100 per month |
*Note:
1. This charge is mandatory on all vessels using a Fishery Harbour Centre whether or not waste is disposed of.
2. If a charge for disposal of waste is levied at one Fishery Harbour Centre in a month this charge will not be levied in another Fishery Harbour Centre used within that month.
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