Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 October 2023
379. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will extend a 2023 Brexit inshore fisheries business model adjustment scheme grant approval for a fisherman (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43408/23]
View answerThe Brexit Inshore Fisheries Business Model Adjustment Scheme 2023 aims to provide assistance to inshore fishers in adjusting their business operations as a result of the impacts of Brexit. The scheme has a budget of some €3.5 million and is being administered by an Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) under the oversight of my Department.
The terms and conditions of the scheme require, under Point 14, that all applicants must settle any outstanding licensing fees or harbour charges owing to my Department before payment of grant aid under this Scheme. This is a standard condition attaching to the payment of grant aid.
The scheme Terms and Conditions are available on BIMs website: BIM - Brexit Inshore Fisheries Business Model Adjustment Scheme 2023
Having made enquiries with an Bord Iascaigh Mhara I understand that the fisher (details supplied) has been contacted by BIM, who have advised that once the scheme conditions are met in sufficient time to enable the drawdown and payment of grant aid, the application can be processed.
