Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 February 2017
592. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the review of the Fishery Harbour Centres (Rates and Charges) order 2012 (SI No. 214 of 2012) is complete; if it is still intended to introduce a new order in 2017; when statutory consultation is likely to take place; the way in which it will be advertised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7452/17]
View answerMy Department owns, manages and maintains the six State-owned Fishery Harbour Centres, located at Castletownbere, Dingle, Dunmore East, Howth, Killybegs and Ros An Mhíl. The Fishery Harbour Centres (Rates and Charges) Order 2012 (214 of 2012), which came into effect on the 1st July 2012, sets out the fee schedule for the use of the facilities at each of the six Fishery Harbour Centres. Different rates apply according to the type and nature of the vessel, the different use made of the facilities by the vessel, the size of the vessel and the quantity, value and species of fish landed (where applicable).
The Department is currently undertaking a review of the 2012 order and expects to engage in a Public Consultation on the matter, as required by legislation, later this year.
