Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 April 2024
552. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the dates in 2024 where he has visited each of the fisheries harbours under the remit of his Department; and the purpose of each visit, in tabular form. [16411/24]
View answerIn February this year I had the privilege of visiting Castletownbere Fishery Harbour Centre which is one of the six state owned Fishery Harbour Centres to officially open the Dinish Wharf Extension and Breakwater. This major capital project was funded by my Department through the Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Development Programme with part-funding from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and is a significant investment which will provide benefits for generations to come. It is an example of the Government’s commitment to supporting a strong Irish seafood processing industry as reflected in the Programme for Government and the Food Vision 2030 policy. This commitment will be further strengthened by the allocation of almost €29.7m for capital projects in our Fishery Harbour Centres at Killybegs, Ros an Mhíl, An Daingean, Castletownbere, Dunmore East and Howth that I have already announced for 2024.
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Fishery Harbour Centre |
Date of Visit |
Purpose of Visit |
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Castletownbere Fishery Harbour Centre |
Thursday 1st February 2024 |
Official Opening Ceremony of the Dinish Wharf Extension Development |
I acknowledge and appreciate all the work carried out by the Harbour Masters and Staff within my Department which is often carried out under difficult conditions.
I intend to continue visiting as many harbours as possible throughout the year, however at this early stage as plans may be subject to change I am unable to confirm the dates for my engagements at this time.
