asked the Minister for Fisheries and Forestry the total grants paid by Bord Iascaigh Mhara for aquacultural development in each of the past ten years.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Fishery Development.
The reply is in the form of a tabular statement which, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to circulate with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:
Year |
Total Grants Paid by An Bord Iascaigh Mhara for Aquaculture Development |
£ |
|
*1970 |
4,250 |
1971 |
8,020 |
1972 |
4,500 |
1973 |
10,750 |
1974 |
13,500 |
1975 |
6,500 |
1976 |
8,800 |
1977 |
875 |
1978 |
25,538 |
* The grant scheme was first introduced in 1970.
6.
asked the Minister for Fisheries and Forestry the total EEC grants paid for shell-fish and salmon conservation and development in each of the past five years.
EEC grants for shell-fish and salmon development have been paid as follows: 1975, £1,465; 1976, £1,035; 1977, Nil; 1978, £11,138; 1979, Nil.
No grants were paid for shell-fish and salmon conservation, which is a national matter.