Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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859. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a grant application can be reviewed on behalf of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44884/24]

Charlie McConalogue (Donegal, Fianna Fail)
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The Inshore Fleet Economic Assessment Scheme (IFEAS) is specifically designed to support and enable the economic development of the inshore fishing fleet. The IFEAS is administered by Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) , as an agency of my Department.

The eligibility criteria for this scheme are aligned with the European Maritime Fisheries & Aquaculture Fund Regulation, EU Reg. 2021-1139 and set out in the Inshore Fisheries Implementation Plan which stipulates that:

“Applicants must have verified fishing activity at sea during the 2 (two) calendar years prior to the funding request evidenced as follows:

Vessels greater than or equal to 10m (LOA):

• For vessels ≥10m, they must demonstrate that they were active during January to December of the 2 (two) years prior to the funding request through logbook data showing a minimum of 60 days of fishing activity.

• For Vessels under 10m, they must demonstrate that they were active during January to December of the 2 (two) years prior to the funding request through Sales Notes data showing landings of a minimum value of €1,000.
• Where Sales Notes are not available a Statutory Declaration may be accepted with supporting documentation.

My Department has also asked BIM to make contact with the applicant in this case in relation to the Fleet Safety Scheme. This scheme provides funding to support operators with the costs of improving overall safety standards onboard Irish fishing vessels. Further information can be obtained at www.bim.ie.