Jim O'Keeffe
Question:143 Mr. J. O'Keeffe asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the current cost of fishing tonnage; and if any support is available for fishermen who have to purchase tonnage. [12151/01]
Written Answers - Fishing Tonnage.
The cost of the tonnage required for fishing vessel tonnage replacement purposes is driven by market forces, and the nature of the tonnage involved. My Department has no direct role in tonnage transactions or the price of tonnage. Financial support is not available for the purchase of tonnage.