Aquaculture Development.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 June 2005

Wednesday, 15 June 2005

Questions (222)

John Perry

Question:

164 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the total investment by the industry and the Government under the NDP programme in new vessels to fish for mussel seed and ongrow them in aquaculture areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20259/05]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources (Mr. Gallagher)

Seven mussel dredgers have been approved under the aquaculture measure of the National Development Plan 2000-2006 involving total investment of €24,979,000. Of this, grant aid, EU and national, amounted to €9,550,736.