Fisheries Protection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 October 2017

Tuesday, 10 October 2017

Questions (519)

Robert Troy

Question:

519. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he has secured the necessary funding to introduce a hardship fund for eel fishermen who have experienced severe hardship since the eel fishing ban was introduced. [42723/17]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment

Consideration is being given to the possibility of support measures for eel fishermen within the 2018 Estimates process. However, such consideration will be against the background of competing requirements from all Departments as part of the Estimates process.