Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 25 Mar 1997

Vol. 476 No. 7

Written Answers. - PESCA Initiative.

Pat the Cope Gallagher

Question:

430 Mr. Gallagher (Donegal South-West) asked the Minister for the Marine the progress, if any, which has been made in relation to PESCA; the projects which have been funded to date; when further projects will be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8173/97]

Minister for the Marine (Mr. Barrett)

Seventy two projects have been approved to date under the PESCA Initiative representing total investment £4.378 million, including £2.295 million in EU aid. I will forward a list to the Deputy of the projects which have been funded to date.

A further tranche of projects will be approved shortly.