asked the Minister for Fisheries and Forestry the amount of money that was allocated to each Regional Fishery Board in 1983; and the amount that will be allocated in 1984 to each of these boards.
Written Answers. - Fisheries Boards.
397.
The amount of money allocated to each regional fisheries board in the years 1983 and 1984 is as follows:—
|
1983 |
1984 |
|
|
Eastern Board |
£420,000 |
£358,000 |
|
Southern Board |
£480,000 |
£356,000 |
|
South Western Board |
£438,000 |
£387,000 |
|
Shannon Board |
£280,000 |
£212,000 |
|
Western Board |
£312,000 |
£305,000 |
|
North Western Board |
£341,000 |
£286,000 |
|
Northern Board |
£424,000 |
£334,000 |
398.
asked the Minister for Fisheries and Forestry if he will reconsider his decision to cut back on allocations to fishery boards in 1984 as otherwise it will be impossible for these boards to provide fishery protection services and if he will make a statement on the matter.
The allocations to fisheries boards in any year depend on the amount voted in the annual Estimate for my Department. Due to the present economic situation it has not been possible to finance the boards to the degree requested by them. However, I am confident that with prudent management of the funds provided the boards can continue to provide adequate fishery protection services.