asked the Minister for Fisheries and Forestry in view of the desirability of encouraging the fishing industry to avail of EC funds for laying-up fishing vessels, if he considers that it is vital to devise an effective structure to ensure such funds will be used effectively; and the action he plans to take in this area.
Written Answers. - Laying-up of Fishing Vessels.
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EC funds are available for laying-up fishing vessels only where matching national finance is provided. I am not satisfied that a scheme for laying-up vessels is appropriate in the present circumstances of the Irish fishing fleet. However, I am keeping the matter under continuous review.