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Fishery Harbour Centres

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 January 2022

Wednesday, 19 January 2022

Questions (1955)

Thomas Pringle

Question:

1955. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the controls of the harbour master on fishing activity by pots in the area of the fishery harbour centre under his control; the legislative basis for same; the details of those controls; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63134/21]

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My Department has responsibility under the Fishery Harbours Centre Act, 1968 (as amended) for the six Fishery Harbour Centres located at Howth, Dunmore East, Castletownbere, An Daingean, Ros an Mhíl and Killybegs. 

Section 4(2)(a) of the Fishery Harbour Centres Act, 1968 provides a legal basis for the making of bye laws for the purposes of the management, control, operation and development of the Fishery Harbour Centres.  The Fishery Harbour Centres (Management, Control, Operation and Development) Bye-Laws 1979, made under this provision, empower the Harbour Master to ensure the good management and operation of all activities including the safe navigation of all vessels using the Fishery Harbour Centres.  All harbour users should follow the direction of the Harbour Master to ensure the safe functioning of the Harbour. 

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