Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 June 2008
960 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the compensation measures which will be accruing to fishermen east of Inishowen from Malin Head through the Lough’s Agency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23209/08]
View answerI assume that the Deputy is referring to the salmon hardship fund, which is being administered by the Loughs Agency of the Foyle Carlingford and Irish Lights Commission. I have no role in operating the scheme or information about individual applications.
I understand however, that the Loughs Agency has paid over €2.6 million, to date, to Donegal fishermen, 50% of which was provided by my Department.
