Michael Collins
Question:289. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the way in which the cost of renting moorings by fishermen varies (details supplied). [44653/17]
View answerTuesday, 24 October 2017
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The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has responsibility under the Fishery Harbours Centre Act, 1968 (as amended) for the six Fishery Harbour Centres located at Howth, Dunmore East, Killybegs, Dingle, Ros an Mhíl and also, at Castletownbere.
Rates and charges for the use of facilities and services at each of the six Fishery Harbour Centres are imposed in accordance with the Fishery Harbour Centres (Rates & Charges) Order 2012 (S.I. 214 of 2012), which was introduced following a public consultation process. Charge No. 9, Schedule 2 of the Order sets out the applicable charges for the use of swing moorings as follows:
(a) Vessels up to 5.5 metres in length €200 per year
(b) Vessels over 5.5 metres in length €300 per year.
My Department has no role in the setting of rates and charges at privately owned piers and harbours or those under the jurisdiction of Local Authorities.