Fishing Fleet Modernisation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2010

Wednesday, 29 September 2010

Questions (1521)

Michael Creed

Question:

1613 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if in view of the costs involved in the Code of Practice Survey for Fisherman particularly the owners of vessels less than 18 metres which were excluded from the decommissioning scheme, if he will contact the Marine Survey Office with a view to introducing a reasonable timeframe for works identified under the Code of Practice Survey which do not impact on marine safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32773/10]

Written answers

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Deputy Brendan Smith)

The Marine Survey Office operates under the aegis of the Minister for Transport. Matters concerning that Office and maritime safety policy are the responsibility of that Department. I have no function in relation to the matter.